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High Platelet count

Posted by denise96 @denise96, 3 days ago

My husband's oncology nurse called today and wants new blood work done this week. She said the last one showed his platelets are high. I asked her what this meant and she said it could mean that there is a mutation of the cancer. Does anyone know what that means? I did google it but still not sure what the answer is in plain english. Thanks.

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katgob | @katgob | 3 days ago

Elevated platelets have many causes. Has he had any treatment yet? For me, it was because i had cancer treatment and it did not rebound to its level of the past.
If there is a portal at the oncologist office, use it. If he is readying for treatment or ending, this question has different reasons. I had MDS after BC and that was when i noted my platelets did not recover. I have a TP53 mutation. Has your husband had a genetic test? Not sure why you would be told it is a mutation without a name for it.

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denise96 | @denise96 | 3 days ago
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@katgob

Elevated platelets have many causes. Has he had any treatment yet? For me, it was because i had cancer treatment and it did not rebound to its level of the past.
If there is a portal at the oncologist office, use it. If he is readying for treatment or ending, this question has different reasons. I had MDS after BC and that was when i noted my platelets did not recover. I have a TP53 mutation. Has your husband had a genetic test? Not sure why you would be told it is a mutation without a name for it.

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She is not sure if it means a mutation or if it was a bad draw. But she wants another blood test asap. Talked to my daughter in law tonight who is an oncology nurse and she seems to believe it was a bad draw. Anyhow, I have a call into the visiting nurses to come do a blood draw before Jan 9. He gets his brain mri that day. So, we will find out soon what happened. Thanks for replying.

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katgob | @katgob | 3 days ago

denise96. That is good, I get a draw every month now. Mine is this Friday. The best part of your reply is the medical team you are referring to. A DIL who is an oncology nurse is a blessing. Away to talk to someone to know what questions to ask. Keep us posted on here. We help each other when we share.

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denise96 | @denise96 | 2 days ago
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@katgob

denise96. That is good, I get a draw every month now. Mine is this Friday. The best part of your reply is the medical team you are referring to. A DIL who is an oncology nurse is a blessing. Away to talk to someone to know what questions to ask. Keep us posted on here. We help each other when we share.

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I have talked to the visiting nurse yesterday and she said they would try and get someone out here to do a blood draw. I told her that I needed to know asap as I need to call the oncology nurse back. He needs it done today or tomorrow. Hopefully, they can get someone out here. I know the back roads can be a challenge, but hopefully the main roads are OK.

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katgob | @katgob | 2 days ago

denise96- I hope they get there and get the draw you need. I am not sure who is testing the blood, but i hope the next step will provide more answers.

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denise96 | @denise96 | 1 day ago
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@katgob

denise96- I hope they get there and get the draw you need. I am not sure who is testing the blood, but i hope the next step will provide more answers.

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The visiting nurse is coming this morning. Thank you.

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