The nurse also commented on the spike of platelets in Pace’s blood. It’s unusual; as I understand it chemo lowers the level of platelets. The higher the level of platelets in the blood the thicker the blood is, potentially causing clotting and overworking the heart. The average person scores between the numbers of 140 – 450 on the level of platelets in the blood. Her platelet level was 264 on Jan 26th, 449 on Feb. 9th and 490 on the 17th.
She thought that Pace should take it up with the Doctor and suggested that it might be something genetic and that she get tested.
Pace’s arms were bruised as it took four tries to get a vein. We’ve still got another 2 months of weekly treatments and blood work; they may have to switch arms or use the veins in her legs.
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Keep toughing it out, Pasquel! I know it's hell and I know you're up to the task.
I had a friend go through this same sort of think last year and things just seemed to get bleeker for him. But he turned a corner and prevailed. As will you.
All the very best.
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