As to be expected Andrea's platelet count dropped to 20 today and she will most likely need a transfusion. All this is something that the doctors are used to for bone marrow transplants, but it sure is rough. Due to the chemo Andrea's throat hurts extremely bad. She is on pain meds 24/7, but this is said to reverse itself after the new marrow starts to graft. The doctors say around day +10 to +14 day. She started receiving Nuepogen shots today to stimulate the new marrow.
As far as donating platelets, I would advise you to go to the location on Fannin which is a more equipped facility. The blood center in MD Anderson at the Medical Center doesn't operate the most efficiently for the most part. You should be able to find the link and more information on donating platelets in the post before this one.
Please continue to pray for Andrea and she will make it through this tough week. I will post another update sometime tomorrow. God Bless and Good Night.
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Good morning Andrea & families!
Hang in there Andrea and you will be on the other side of this process soon....we are all praying for your continued strength and healing in the Lord...continue to abide in Him and heal in His comfort and peace...lifting you up in prayer as always..Love, mBeyer
Andrea,
Hang in there... You have come so far and the hard part is almost over. Just think, by the end of this you will be a card game expert and the hollywood gossip guru. Anyway, we are thinking about you and praying for you.
Love ya
Michelle, Jason and Avery
Andrea:
Our prayers are with you. We are praying for your mouth and hope you will be able to eat better today. We continue to pray for your strength.
Love,
Shelia
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