December 9 - Encouragement

The doctor was here; the chest x-rays are clear.  Dennis awoke with a sore throat this morning. We're hoping the sore throat and fever are not symptoms of oral mucositis (mouth and throat sores) caused by the chemotherapy.  Dr. Abidi does not expect there is a dangerous infection, but is continuing the IV antibiotic. The antibiotic will serve as Dennis' immunity until his white blood cells climb in number.

Dennis' platelet count was very low this morning; 10 (meaning 10,000), and is outside the doctors determined safety zone.  Dennis will most likely receive a blood transfusion tomorrow. There isn't anything to worry about - the doctor is on it.

All blood count levels continue to drop for yet another day.

• WBC = <. 01 
• RBC =      9.1
• Platelets = 10

We can breath easier; and we're another day closer to coming home.

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