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Originally Posted by MagicBob
Patti/Dean
Did Dean have transfusions today, if so how is he feeling.
I received 12 units of Platelets this morning, CBC & Oncologist on Thursday and 2 units of Red and 12 units of Platelets on Friday. So far the transfusions haven't moved the counts very much. Platelets from 7 to 11.
Our love and prayers to you and Dean,
Bob and Dru
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Good Morning Bob,
Yes, Dean received one unit of PRBC and single donor platelets yesterday, that could be anywhere between 4 - 6 units. The nurses told us they believe single donor platelets are better for Dean, they come from one donor and are believed to be more potent.
Dean did receive single donor platelets on Friday, and at his labs on Monday his platelets were 5, they ran the CBC again and the platelets were 3, so the platelet count went down to their lowest point even with the transfusion on Friday. Dean has labs again tomorrow, we are waiting and wondering if the transfusion yesterday made a difference.
Dean doesn't feel any better, still so weak and short of breath. How are you feeling Bob?
You and Dean seem to be on the same schedule. He has labs on Mondays and Thursdays, and transfusions on Tuesdays and Fridays.
We will let you know the results of the labs tomorrow. Praying that both of you have improved counts!
Lots of (((HUGS))) Bob! You and Dean need some good news, that's for sure!
Patti and Dean