Today's Blood Work
My Liver enzymes LDH measurement has dropped to 263....getting closer to normal. (98-192) This is a positive thing, however I wish it would happen quicker than it is.
My White Count dropped to 1.8...as my GCSF injections have worn off.(normal is 4.5-11) There are two major types of White Cells. Lymphocytes produce antibodies, specific proteins that attack and help destroy specific germs. They are especially important in fighting viral infections, like colds and flu. The second major one is Neutrophils. They play a key role in the body's defense against invading bacteria by destroying invading organisms. My ANC (neutrophil count) is 918....I need to bet it above 1000 do my collection & to receive any treatment.
Platlets are normal. (very good)
My Hemoglobin has dropped to 84....below 80 I need a transfusion.
My bone marrow is being kind of slow getting my counts back to where they should be. However, I still have time on my hands until the collection process begins....so it should all still be Ok. I just have to be very careful not to get an infection or other illness while my whites are low. These low counts do make me nervous...I feel vulnerable at times like this as any little thing could make me sick & complicate this whole process. I constantly wash my hands & use hand cleaner to exercise some control over this situation. I also have to stay away from crowds whenever possible and definitely avoid any one who is sick.
I was at work for a couple hours this afternoon, prior to finding out my counts. It was very productive & it felt good to be doing something "Normal".
My White Count dropped to 1.8...as my GCSF injections have worn off.(normal is 4.5-11) There are two major types of White Cells. Lymphocytes produce antibodies, specific proteins that attack and help destroy specific germs. They are especially important in fighting viral infections, like colds and flu. The second major one is Neutrophils. They play a key role in the body's defense against invading bacteria by destroying invading organisms. My ANC (neutrophil count) is 918....I need to bet it above 1000 do my collection & to receive any treatment.
Platlets are normal. (very good)
My Hemoglobin has dropped to 84....below 80 I need a transfusion.
My bone marrow is being kind of slow getting my counts back to where they should be. However, I still have time on my hands until the collection process begins....so it should all still be Ok. I just have to be very careful not to get an infection or other illness while my whites are low. These low counts do make me nervous...I feel vulnerable at times like this as any little thing could make me sick & complicate this whole process. I constantly wash my hands & use hand cleaner to exercise some control over this situation. I also have to stay away from crowds whenever possible and definitely avoid any one who is sick.
I was at work for a couple hours this afternoon, prior to finding out my counts. It was very productive & it felt good to be doing something "Normal".
posted by Angie | 9:42 pm
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