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very new - very confused
Hi everyone. I am extremely new to the board, and extremely confused by the recent diagnosis my uncle received.
He was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, autoimmune acute leukemia. (I believe? these words are all new to me).
The hematologist he saw said his platelet count must drop to 10 before treatment can start, as it could be toxic before that point. His platelet count has been steadily dropping for a few weeks, and last week reached 23. This week, it is 26... and we are confused! Does this often fluctuate? His hematologist said it *could* level off and rejuvenate .. would we be having false hope in thinking this small spike may be a good sign??
His hemoglobin continues to drop - is now @ 105 (from 111 last week).
so sad. and so confused. ANY personal stories or experience with this would be so appreciated.
thank you.
Jennifer
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