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Thought I'd update with dad's condition. Blood tests since past 1.5 months have been consistently showing normal platelet and WBC counts (the latest CBC a week ago, showed platelets of 225K and WBC of 14.3).

The Hb counts however, keep dipping and dad needs a blood transfusion every 15 days. The last Hb count was 6.4 and he'd had a blood transfusion some 22 days before that.

Same goes for the blast cells. Over the course of 3-3.5 months, his blast counts have moved from 2% (at diagnosis) to 7% to 13%, back to 1% and the latest showing 24%. The docs have recommended supportive care as of now, saying dad's platelet counts and WBC's are absolutely fine. So a blood test after another week is on the cards.

We'r worried about the blast cells for sure. But seeing dad, he looks healthy and fine, doesnt stay tired or short of breath or anything like that. Has recently joined work again, because we figured it's important to stay occupied and get on with normal life, as much as is possible.

As always, praying for healing!