Every Wednesday the Home Health nurse visits our home. She comes to take vitals, check on Taylor's condition and to draw his blood. Sometimes we get the results that day, usually it is the next day. Last week the results were pretty good and we were really encouraged. This week not so much.
The GOOD - his red blood count is at a decent level. Not great, but good. His platelet count has gone up, which is good.
The BAD - his white blood count is really low.
The UGLY - his ANC level is REALLY low. If it gets much lower he won't be able to go out in public AT ALL. Up to this point, we have had to be really careful. Following strict guidelines, he could go to certain places, during certain times. Some places required wearing a mask, some did not. If it drops much lower, he won't be able to do that. He will quarantined to the house. Also, all visitors will have to wear masks.
The HIDEOUS - if he gets much lower, he won't be able to have his next chemo treatment on Thursday. We will have to wait until his numbers go up. The lower number means more risk for infection, which his body can't handle right now. An infection could be deadly.
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