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May 17, 2005 at 6:31 pm #6305

Ensnee
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Great news! Hans was released from the hospital on Saturday! We went back Monday to have his blood checked, and his platelets had gone up by themselves for the first time since chemo. Also,
his RBC had gone up. Just being at home seems to help. We go back Thursday for another check. He’s lost all the extra fluid, as well. He’s feeling pretty darn good, no weak at all. He’s pretty skinny, but he’s eating like a (small)horse, so I’m sure he’ll plump up a bit soon.
He had a BMB last Thursday, but it was too soon to tell if he’s in remission. However, there have been no blasts in his blood since halfway through chemo, so I’m guessing that’s a good sign.

Thanks to you all for your continued support!

cheers,
Esme

May 17, 2005 at 6:34 pm #6306

Carrie
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Yay! More good news I’m so glad!!

May 17, 2005 at 7:31 pm #6307

Kathryn
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Oh Esme, I am so glad for you both!!! Let the sun shine in!!!!!

I’m sending my best wishes for continued good news!!!

Kathryn

May 17, 2005 at 7:48 pm #6308

sarah
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Great news, thanks for update. Continued good wishes being sent your way.

May 18, 2005 at 2:19 am #6309

Suzanne
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Great news. Being home can be the best medicine of all at this point. Hoping for a BMB result that shows remission. That is a wonderful place to be let me tell you!

May 18, 2005 at 2:58 pm #6310

shirlsgirl
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Great news Esme!! So glad to hear that Hans is feeling great and eating lots…definately a good sign. Hoping you hear good news about bmb.

Take care,

Jody

May 20, 2005 at 2:11 am #6311

Ensnee
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Thanks, everyone! We were back at the hospital today for a blood count check. Unfortunately, Hans’ platelet count fell by 50% to only 11, so he needed a bag of platelets. Also, a blast count of 0.04 registered, but the nurse said they are probably just baby cells, not necessarily bad cells. He was more tired today.
He thinks maybe he overdid it yesterday, puttering around the deck and garden. Is it possible that he could lower his blood counts by doing to much and not resting enough at this point? He wasn’t doing anything strenuous, but after lying in bed a lot for over a month, almost anything could be considered strenuous!
Our next trip to the hospital is next Tuesday.
Healing thoughts to everyone!

Esme

May 20, 2005 at 3:22 am #6312

Suzanne
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No, He is not going to lower his counts by doing too much. If he got an infection or virus that could change his WBC. Some activity is probably good for him even though he feels tired. they told me exercise was important. I have forgotten exactly when He had chemo but it can take some time for those counts to come up and there are some times some little “false starts” before they do a steady upward trend.
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