Well we are home AGAIN! Fred's blood work was good. His red blood cells are low 3.91 (normal 4.32-5.72), but not bad; his platelets are 168,000 which is good; his white blood cells are 5,800 which is GREAT.
The problem this time is his rash that he had all over his body has moved to his extremities (from his knees to his toes and from his elbows to his fingers) which is causing swollen ankles and hands. Dr. Solberg decided to run more extensive blood tests and we have to wait for the results. They are checking for a possible unlying viral infection which could be fatal (which Dr. Solberg mentioned 3 times) if he had chemotherapy today. Fred said he only needed to hear that once.
So we are home waiting for the test results and we will keep you posted.
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Sheesh! Fred is having a time!! At least the #s are holding good. Hang in there....both of you!!!
Love,
Coralee
Oh man! Hang in there! Damn rash, Grrrr.
Love,
The Martin 5
Hey Fred-
Hang in there! I know it's frustrating to not stay on schedule. Try to relax and go with the flow. Easier said than done, I know. You are in the prayers and thoughts of us all at CVS Caremark. People ask me about you all the time. Ken C. says hi.
Deb
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