Someone set my expectations: white blood count too low for chemo--how bad is that, and what can you do in a week to fix it?
It's quite common. It's not so much that it's too low for chemo but that the next round of chemo might drive down her white count to the point that she's really prone to infection.
There's a drug [link] that's been approved here for about 10 years and longer in Europe that stimulates white blood cell production. They may see how her count does in a week and try again or they may start with Neulasta right away.
ita, all best possible thoughts to your mother. I hope one of the people Buffistas rec can help you understand doctor-speak.
Good luck, ita's mom!
I have determined, after a visit to the Mayo Clinic website, that I have chronic sinusitis. It's really fun.
Good luck to your ma, ita.
Better-stuff good luck to msbelle!
I have chronic sinusitis. It's really fun.
::pulls Consuela up a chair::
Sorry, hon.
Good luck to your mom, ita !
and msbelle, go you with all the interviewiness. Wishing you all the luck and that you find an excellent match.
Y'all!
I GOT THE JOB!!!!
Final offer letter is being pulled together. They need to do a full background check and shit. Start date to be Jan. 30th or Feb 1st!!!! HOLY SHIT!! Benefits start day1. That means bye bye $850/month insurance!
Yay, job! Even more yay, benefits!
I GOT THE JOB!!!!
YAY MSBELLE! The bestest job for the nicest!
