Just a quick status update:
Ray went to his weekly blood draw today. His platelet count did not improve - it actually dropped another point (down to 24). But at least it isn't quite low enough to require a blood transfusion yet. That won't occur unless it drops to 20 or below. The normal desired range for platelet counts is between 116 & 329. His white blood count (WBC) that determines his immunity dropped more. A normal WBC count is between 3.4 & 8.7 - Ray's is at 0.6. That's the lowest it's been since all this began. Not good. Previously the lowest WBC count he'd had was 1.3. And right in the middle of one of the worst flu seasons...
We received word that Ray's two brothers did NOT match Ray as a donor. Interestingly though, his two brothers matched each other. We are still awaiting word on whether or not his sister is a match. And if not, we may be looking into whether or not Randy could be a candidate. The verdict is still out on that possibility.
And finally, I am pleased to report that Ray continues to feel fine!
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