Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Conflicting Numbers

Tynan has never followed the logical pattern of how things are suppose to be; and Tuesday was no different.  His red blood cells, platelets, and ANC are all great. He is retaining his red blood cells and his platelets; and his ANC is over 6,000.  We did NOT have a blood or platelet transfusion on Tuesday which is awesome; however his white blood cells have jumped up to 10 (which could indicate that the cancer is getting worse.) and the blast count is back at 6%.  Usually when the cancer is present all his numbers would be down.?.?.?.? Typically the marrow would need to be full of cancer before the blast count becomes visable in his bloodstream. Could this mean that his marrow has gone from only 55% cancer cells to 100% cancer cells in a matter of 4 days????  In addition his FISH results are now showing only 86% donor cells.  Not great, but still hopeful.  We will repeat the FISH on Friday, and see what those results are showing.  There is still a possibility that we will repeat a bone marrow aspirate to see what his marrow is showing in hopes that it will help us establish a pattern of the difference between the biopsy and the FISH results. 

On a good note, he seems to be doing pretty good.  He's not taking any naps, and he has enough energy to WANT to go places and get out of the house.  For that, we are greatful.

God Bless You ALL!!!!!

2 comments:

  1. Glad to hear that his energy is good. Thinking of you all.

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  2. Praying for your beautiful family...I hope Tynan continues to feel better and that his body rids itself of this horrible disease. God bless you Lil' Cowboy!!

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