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Perhaps they should control his HGB, WBC and platelets more often than 3 or 4 times a year.
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Do you mean he should possibly have his blood tested more often than 4 times per year? Since DX his numbers have pretty much stayed the same. A downward progression of course but always within 0.1 of the previous visit. Typically hovers right around 10.
I believe EPO was briefly mentioned a few years ago as a possibility *if* he had been younger and someone with a schedule that was more typical (working person). I think he has felt the same for so long that he doesn't realize that he is lacking in energy.
I don't know if his own EPO number has ever been mentioned or tested?
That is now on my list of things to ask at the next hemo appt.