The ups and downs of blood cell counts

A bit of a mixed bag today with Vicki's blood cell counts. Haemoglobin down slightly, Platelets up quite a bit, White Blood Cells, up a bit, Neutrophils down a shade. So I hear you all asking, what does all this mean to Vicki? Well, sadly it means more time in hospital. Neutrophils are the key indicator, as they are the blood cells that fight infection. The last time Vicki was home, her Neutrophil count was 0.4. Whilst this is still in the abnormal range, and would earn her the label "Neutropenic", it's high enough to be considered safe, so long as care is taken so as not to expose her to infection risks. Like boys. They are way to risky, and carry far to much bacteria to be considered safe to a neutropenic young lady. Sorry John, but there you are, you can't argue with science!

So sadly once again, poor Vicki is left waiting. She's bored, and understandably just wants to be home. So what we must all do, is focus all our positive thoughts and energy on raising her blood counts, especially the Neutrophils. OK? All together now, higher... higher... higher...