(with thanks to several commenters for suggesting the title for this post)
WBC
0.1 D+8
0.2 D+9
0.6 D+10
0.8 D+11
1.7 D+12
The doctors are not bothering to look at the ANC because, at this point in the recovery from a stem cell transplant, such a high proportion of the white blood cells are neutrophils that it is extremely unlikely that my ANC isn't high enough.
At this rate of exponential growth, my WBC will be sufficient for going home in a couple of days.
In addition to getting the WBC where it needs to be, we also need to figure out how to adjust my meds to the reality of being at home instead of in a hospital, and also how to monitor blood counts and deal with shortfalls as needed.
Not home yet, but I can see it from here.
Especially with a little help from my extended family.
Between the food, disturbances through the night, and general uncertainty, I can't see why you'd want to leave, but then again nothing goes together like New Year's Eve and Champaign...
ReplyDeleteJNR
And, of course, Merry Christmas. With feeling.
ReplyDeleteJNR
Yay!!! Keep it up, Joe!
ReplyDeleteJoe, That video was great! What a creative family you have! Thinking about you and Jan and hoping you get home soon.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Merry Christmas (a little belated) and here is to a great new year filled with improvements and a return to health!
ReplyDeleteLove that video. You certainly have a wonderful crowd around you!
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