Hi everyone:
Kathleen's declining platelet levels have remained a concern (in spite of an encouraging recent MRI). Her oncologist has scheduled a bone marrow biopsy for later this week to try to come up with answers.
Understandably, Kathleen is anxious about the procedure, in part because she has been suffering some fairly profound and unexplained discomfort in her hip (from which they will draw the bone marrow).
When Kathleen has results, I'll share them here.
Kathleen is spending part of the weekend with us. She's in pretty good spirits, all things considered.
Love,
Brian
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Lower platelet levels somewhat of a concern
Hi everyone:
Over the past few weeks, Kathleen has undergone several series of blood tests, along with an MRI. Although the MRI has shown no further visible damage to her spine, the blood tests have raised eyebrows. For several months in a row, her platelet levels have been declining. Her oncologist has suggested this could be an immune system reaction, but is hesitating to speculate further until Kathleen has undergone further blood tests.
This is all Kathleen knows at this point. She has promised to share any future developments (here) as soon as she knows.
Love,
Brian
Over the past few weeks, Kathleen has undergone several series of blood tests, along with an MRI. Although the MRI has shown no further visible damage to her spine, the blood tests have raised eyebrows. For several months in a row, her platelet levels have been declining. Her oncologist has suggested this could be an immune system reaction, but is hesitating to speculate further until Kathleen has undergone further blood tests.
This is all Kathleen knows at this point. She has promised to share any future developments (here) as soon as she knows.
Love,
Brian
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