Today we took Elliot for his first outpatient visit. It was a "labs only" visit. Since being diagnosed his platelet count and hemoglobin (Hgb) have been low. When we were admitted his Hgb was 8.3 and his platelet count was 18 (normal Hgb value is 10.5 - 13.5 and normal platelet count is 140-440). Initially this was because his leukemia cells "crowd out" the good cells. The chemo can also destroy these "good" cells. To treat this, over the course of his hospitalization he received 3 platelet transfusions and 2 packed red blood cell transfusions (he got one of each on Tuesday when we were discharged). We are thankful to report that both values were good today. His Hgb was 12.9 and his platelets were 126.
Elliot hasn't been feeling well for the past two days, perhaps due to the medication/chemo. Our next appointment is Tuesday for a dose of chemo. Thanks for your prayers.
2 Corinthians 1:11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted to us through the prayers of many.
Praying every day for him! Thanks for the update
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ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you all and praying every day. The verses that you post are so comforting and it is great to see you find comfort in them as well. Thank you for sharing.
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