Day +19 -NKC number 5 checks in with 6

Our day was relatively short with a strong need for platelets. Nurse Sharon cared for Deb today. Gayle is still here visiting and met us at the clinic.

Sharon flushes a line

 After the platelets yesterday, Deb's post-platelet count was mid thirties. Deb and APN Peggy played a game guessing where they would be today. Deb guessed thirty, Peggy guessed 26. Both were shocked at the 9 they ended up with. That's considered critically low and must be dealt with. Sharon ordered some for tomorrow since she probably will need them.

Deb still has a rash issue. Here is her leg. Click on pix to enlarge

Natural Killer Cell number 5 patient Bob was back from some days at home and returned for his Day +30 checkup and labs. He stopped by Deb's room to check in with our favorite number 6. We were grateful to hear and see for ourselves how well he is doing as it encourages us greatly!

Gayle assists Deb to the elevator.

We came home with more infusers including one to help the gut. Deb had an extended afternoon nap. 
Waiting for recovery continues. 

Blessings! 


White Count-below 2 is neutrapenic and indicates Deb's vulnerability for infection.
Platelets -a whitish colored component of blood. Low platelets=higher Woozy factor!
CRP -An indicator of relative health. Lower is better. When the number creeps up, Deb could be getting sick.
Day  White Count  Platelets  CRP

0         0.04               29              12.8
1         0.07               15              77.0
2         0.03               42            140.3
3         0.07               27            144.1
4         0.23               52            206.0
5         1.21               33            168.2
6         2.32               26            214.0
7         2.29               11            209.3
8         2.84               25            230.2
9         2.32               12            234.1
10       2.66               24            220.1
11       2.50               15            196.0
12       2.54               28            186.0
13       1.98               18            181.0
14       1.22               28            199.9
15       0.95               20            138.6
16       0.83               32            129.4
17       0.86               22            121.4
18       0.70               12            110.3 
19       0.55                9             159.2