All, Thanks to all for your concern and helpful insights. Based on my latest counts, which also were a concern to my Dr's. I have been scheduled for another blood count plus Bone Marrow Biopsy (BMB) on Thurs. the 16th of Feb. at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in Denver. I was told that this is a very in-depth analysis that will take three weeks to completely analyze. My last BMB was here in Colorado Springs in Dec 2016 but I did not receive a copy of it. I was told my cellularity was 5-10% and should be 30-40% and will seek a copy of that report for my files. Meanwhile my counts will be monitored every week and thresholds for transfusions are set at Hemoglobin <7 or platelets <10k unless I exhibit some other symptom like excessive bleeding or Petechiae. I was told that delaying the start of transfusions could be helpful down the road if/when I do need them. I have also started a spreadsheet with my counts, thanks to the advice given here.
All the best
George
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