Matt's platelets are going down fast again, so he will go in for another two transfusions tomorrow morning. His white count is bottoming out now too, which is what it should be doing after chemo, but this is getting to the danger level as far as being around sick people. The PA stressed again to Matt to be on top of hand washing and keeping as germ free as possible during this time. Any little infection, with or without fever, can be very dangerous right now. With his blood counts down he also risks higher chance of bleeding that won't stop, so hopefully no ER visits this week.
Matt is continuing to eat well, but still hasn't gained weight this week. I guess that is better than him loosing weight, but we'd like him to gain a little.
Someone asked today if Matt still needs blood donations. And the answer is yes! Both blood and platelets. I know this is repeated info, but if you want to donate both, you should do platelets first and then two days later you can give blood. Again, see my earlier posts for more information.
Please continue to pray that his headache, which he has had for the past four days, will finally react to the medicine they have given him today.
Thanks again for everyone for all their support. We love you!
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