CMML, BMT, & ME: HAPPY FOURTH EVERYONE

This is Pauline, Boone's wife. Every year on or near his birthday, he has his annual physical. His doctor told him that he had "Immature blood cells" and referred him to a hemotologist. To Boone's great surprise when he arrived for the appointment, the hemotologist was an oncologist. They drew blood and the Oncologist, Dr. K, wanted to know why I was not with him. Next visit he said, I better be there. A month later, we went to the appointment. Blood was drawn. Dr. K. said it could be a couple of things, and ordered a bone marrow biopsy. On the 3rd month, we heard the diagnosis of CMML.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

HAPPY FOURTH EVERYONE

Another slow day. Breakfast. Photopheresis. Kathi's back was out so meds and bed for her. Headache. Meds. Nap. Walked two laps. Blog. Maybe fireworks on TV tonight. Supposed to rain but weather no longer effects me much.
Dr. F did say that it will likely be a month, assuming continued procedures, before we know if the photopheresis is helping. Also they won't do the liver biopsy unless they can get my platelets up. That is becoming an issue. After two units early this morning they went from 20 to 37. Biopsy needs 70 and they don't know if they can even get mine that high. We'll see.

Boone

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Happy 4th of July! Keep the faith!
-Nurse E; July 4, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy 4th. I pray the photo is helping.

love
Donor Girl; July 4, 2013 at 10:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy belated! We're tracking ya and always thinking of ya. Hope Kathi's back gets better. We'll call her today! Hugs and bests, H and B; July 5, 2013 at 9:55 AM