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7 Apr 2017

Blood test day – the day of truth

by Admin | posted in: Cancer | 0

Blood test day. We both try to be pragmatically cheerful as we get ready to go to the hospital. It’s difficult to know what to expect but we’re hopeful that Husband won’t need further chemo this time. Red cells are … Read More

anaemia, blood cancer, blood tests, Non Hodgkins lymphoma, RCVP, splenic marginal zone lymphoma
25 Mar 2016

More blood tests

by Admin | posted in: Cancer | 0

Time for another blood test. The red cell count is stable (107 today, 108 last time). Clearly that’s good but we’re impatient to see the numbers climb a bit. Dr Inscrutable says it’s impossible to say how long these things … Read More

anaemia, blood tests, Non Hodgkins lymphoma, platelets, red cells, SMZL, splenic marginal zone lymphoma
26 Feb 2016

Day 2 with no spleen

by Admin | posted in: Cancer | 0

Day two of hospital visiting. I’ve got the hospital car park sussed and know when to arrive – it’s definitely worth being early but not too early. I spent an entire day here on day 1 so put it to … Read More

anaemia, blood tests, enlarged spleen, haemoglobin, platelets, red cells, SMZL, splenectomy, splenic marginal zone lymphoma
23 Dec 2015

Blood tests and yet more waiting

by Admin | posted in: Cancer | 0

The blood tests have been stable (severely anaemic but just staying at 8 or above) so the next appointment will be in a fortnight. It feels weird to be doing yet more waiting. He has cancer for Pete’s sake and … Read More

anaemia, blood tests, indolent lymphoma, low grade, SMZL, splenic marginal zone lymphoma, watch and wait

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