Good morning, @twitt1949 A couple of things to mention after looking at your blood work. With your Hemoglobin at 9, you're 'a quart low' as my doctor used to joke when he'd see my lab results.
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. So, when your level is lower than normal, you'll feel more fatigued and tire easily if you're working too hard.
Your platelets are also low at 36 (36,000). Platelets are responsible for helping your blood clot. When they are lower than normal you can have excessive bleeding from cuts, nose bleeds or notice more bruising.
I know you're getting ready to enjoy a family vacation together. Just be mindful of your energy...don't over do! It's ok to be lounging in a camp chair! And please, this is not the time to start juggling axes or anything. 😅
And a little reminder that your immune system isn't very strong right now. It's super important to avoid infections...whether bacterial, fungal (from dirt, damp leaves, etc.) or viral.
No wading in a lake or river. Even small nicks can introduce bacteria to your body.
Have you heard from your doctor if it's ok to go on vacation? It will be crucial for you to begin your treatment as soon as you return.
Was there another blast count number?
@loribmt Hi Lori. My doctor has me do a weekly blood draws. I will get a blood draw next week and my doc is planning on a video telephone call on the Aug 12 th to discuss the the blood draw and we will also discuss the vacation.
In the last pet scan there was was a small thing that showed up in my sinus area. My cancer doctor contacted my local ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor to investigate what the pet scan seen. I met with him the other day and he wanted to do a biopsy, which he did this afternoon. Since my platelets was 36 they gave me a small bag of platelets just to be sure we didn't have a bleeding problem from the biopsy. I wish I wasn't 2 1/2 hrs from my cancer doctor.
As far as blast count, Aug 3rd I attached. Not sure if that is right or not. Seems like I heard my previous blast count was 27 thats why they changed it to acute leukemia . I might be mixed up, as I don't think it would go from 27 to 2. I welcome your thoughts Thanks.