Dad has been to see a couple different doctors this week, and is having several tests done, including a biopsy. You remember the horrible eye and ear infections from about 2 1/2 weeks ago on our trip. Now, he's developed several oozing blister-like sores on his arm, causing redness and lots of swelling. They're testing for a Staph infection. However, today, the dermatologist took a biopsy that he's sending to Seattle. He believes there's a chance that Dad could have a more serious type of Leukemia (AML). (He didn't like the steady drop in Neutrophils (sp?) in the blood tests.) We probably won't know anything for about a week, but Dad would need immediate chemotherapy if this is the case.
The sore arm does seem to be responding to strong antibiotics today, so that is good news. This was potentially scary news, but remember it's not certain. We'll just have to wait and see.
Love,
Mom
1 comment:
Hi Indie,
You ok these days? Send over a line!!
Hugs,
E.
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