Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Day 97 Clinic Visit

Our visit today was somewhat informative, even though they don't have the final word.
Sunday's labs showed:
Hematocrit = 34% YEAH!
WBC = 4.7

Tomorrow's meeting is still on. The doctors have each been researching and studying up on the problem at hand, and will gather tomorrow to share their finds and discuss the best approach to fixing the problem.
I was curious to learn how many doctors might be meeting. Would it be a dozen? We knew of several that might be involved. Well, we learned that it could be over 100 doctors on this panel. Their are many people involved in this including pathologists, pharmacists, all the lymphoma and luekemia doctors ("all of the 4th floor doctors" and we don't ever go to the 4th floor, but they do come to us as needed). This will be broadcast through the SCCA, Fred Hutch, and U of Wa. We've certainly stirred something up here.
Does this not let you know that we are in good hands!!!!!

With a few more lab reports back from the biopsy they are finding that it is more likely to be the EBV. This would not be something he contracted at present, but it would be something that either Terry or Dennis would have had in their blood previously, and it has flared up. This virus does not show up in his blood, so it is local. There are still some pathology reports not yet in, so they are awaiting those results. They will call us after their meeting and their decision as to what their plan of attack is. They sound positive about things at this point.

3 comments:

Tyler said...

Thank you for this update. EBV is an interesting virus to study. I looked it up on Google and then remembered studying it in school. I hope the doctors will be wise in their treatment and be able to help Terry in a timely manner. The berries look yummy. I wish I was there to help pick them. I talked to mom tonight and she said her raspberries are done for now but there were good while they lasted. We are back from New Mexico and will head to Girl's Camp on Thursday morning. Take good care and know we are praying for you. Always, Sherri

Adena and Greg said...

It's great to know that Terry is in such good hands.

Ellen said...

Sounds good so far. Hopefully the results of the studies will be informative, conclusive and that the course of action to take will be determined quickly. I saw Thomas in the temple last night and we had a nice little visit. He is such a dear and I love him so. Gotta go out and pick more strawberries. Dad has a Dr, appointment today with his urologist.....his PSA is up so we need to find out about that. Have a good day and as Sherri said, know that we continue to pray for both of you and the many involved in Terry's care. Love, Ellen