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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11565 on: January 01, 2019, 01:56:16 PM »
Also, it depends upon the origin and type of cancer. Solid tumours usually aren't the cause, unless one classes those of bone marrow as solid, and of lymphoid tissue. But cancer of either of the latter can result in vastly altered WBC counts, in leukaemias, so not impossible he's had a cancer of leukaemic origin which has metastasized. There are actually considerable regions of lymphoid tissue present in the intestines, such as Peyer's patches.

And many lymphoid cells which lie within the ileum, and survey for pathogens for presentation to the ummune system. His WBC count could be elevated as mentioned, if it's a metastatic leukaemia, especially in the case of massive elevation of WBC count. Although severe infection could be a cause, especially given the intestinal necrosis, and the sort of 'stuff' usually found in intestines, is pretty much a blob of microrganisms and coagulated food remains post-processing. Did they say what his CRP levels were like? because his C-reactive protein levels would be elevated in infection during an acute-phase response. And levels of complement types?

I can look up normal values in moments if you'd like any data of that kind, white cell counts (subtypes included), in the oxford handbook of clinical immunology made for doctors and specialists; as I've a copy myself, 'courtesy' I believe, of The Bitch, as It is forever known in this household for evermore, when referring to the borderline PD perditionslut from Tartarus; who was a real light-fingered twat with more purchases on her five finger discount card than anyone else I've ever known. Almost certainly nicked it from some doctor or hospital the moment she saw it. Who, I'll never know, where, likewise. No marks of ownership, so it's remained mine ever since. Quite the interesting reading too.
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11566 on: January 02, 2019, 08:07:40 AM »
:asthing: good luck!

Thank you. It seemed odd that he went to the doc for a scheduled blood work and check up thing which still happens every three months since his last set of troubles, about a year ago. And then went in for emergency surgery the next morning.

The doctor said he was not sure about some pain in my brother's abdomen and lack of pain in other places and this lump ...
So he asked him to stay for a while after they drew blood. Usually they just send me a letter detailing all my perfect blood. The test they actually needed most is a several hour long thing, but they had the lab draw an extra bit that they could look at in a few minutes and found that the white blood cell count was through the roof!
So, they kept him overnight for further tests. I am not in the medical industry, much of the testing they did is over my head and I am relating this third or fourth hand, but overnight they decided that another surgery was necessary to save his life.

Today seemed much more positive. I talked to him on the phone. He says he feels better already, Of course he is being brave, but once bravery comes back    ...   well, who knows?
High WBC counts can mean infection, inflammation etc. So they're probably going to be looking for those things and also checking for trauma from the surgery. Something seems to have gone amiss. I hope it's an easy fix for him.
Everything is going well now.
I am sorry if I was not clear before. It was the ridiculous high white blood cell count that caused the doctor to order a massive all night long battery of further tests that led to his being admitted a few days ago as early in the morning as possible for emergency surgery.

That is when they removed eighteen more inches of his small intestine and found a liter or so of pus surrounding the necrotic bowel segment.

I talked to him early last night and things are going well. He is up and walking. Another day or two he should be able to go home.
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11567 on: January 02, 2019, 08:08:50 AM »
That's good news, DD. :)
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11568 on: January 02, 2019, 08:09:50 AM »
:asthing: good luck!

Thank you. It seemed odd that he went to the doc for a scheduled blood work and check up thing which still happens every three months since his last set of troubles, about a year ago. And then went in for emergency surgery the next morning.

The doctor said he was not sure about some pain in my brother's abdomen and lack of pain in other places and this lump ...
So he asked him to stay for a while after they drew blood. Usually they just send me a letter detailing all my perfect blood. The test they actually needed most is a several hour long thing, but they had the lab draw an extra bit that they could look at in a few minutes and found that the white blood cell count was through the roof!
So, they kept him overnight for further tests. I am not in the medical industry, much of the testing they did is over my head and I am relating this third or fourth hand, but overnight they decided that another surgery was necessary to save his life.

Today seemed much more positive. I talked to him on the phone. He says he feels better already, Of course he is being brave, but once bravery comes back    ...   well, who knows?
High WBC counts can mean infection, inflammation etc. So they're probably going to be looking for those things and also checking for trauma from the surgery. Something seems to have gone amiss. I hope it's an easy fix for him.
Everything is going well now.
I am sorry if I was not clear before. It was the ridiculous high white blood cell count that caused the doctor to order a massive all night long battery of further tests that led to his being admitted a few days ago as early in the morning as possible for emergency surgery.

That is when they removed eighteen more inches of his small intestine and found a liter or so of pus surrounding the necrotic bowel segment.

I talked to him early last night and things are going well. He is up and walking. Another day or two he should be able to go home.
Ahh! I see. Very good.  8)
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11569 on: January 02, 2019, 01:27:23 PM »
In that case, it's no surprise at all that his WBC count was hugely elevated.
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11570 on: January 02, 2019, 02:33:33 PM »
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11571 on: January 02, 2019, 02:48:15 PM »
I still need to fit in at least 2 hours of crafting
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11572 on: January 02, 2019, 04:46:08 PM »
Watching Air Crash Investigation. Pretty nice special effects, for once.
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11573 on: January 03, 2019, 02:59:42 AM »
Pondering the sad inevitable - trading in my car one day  :'(
Will you get an updated model of the car you have or will you get something totally different?
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11574 on: January 03, 2019, 07:13:43 AM »
I abhor the phone, but last night I called a friend and we gabbed for 90 mins and the only reason we stopped was because the battery on my phone died. I'm still smiling this morning because the convo was good, and needed and I didn't even know it.
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11575 on: January 03, 2019, 09:36:49 AM »
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11576 on: January 03, 2019, 03:04:06 PM »
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11577 on: January 03, 2019, 03:15:08 PM »
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11578 on: January 03, 2019, 03:22:22 PM »
I would love to go away someplace warm, for a whole week on my own and fill my time with reading, writing, eating good food and working on my diamond painting.
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Re: Post what you are thinking right now, part two
« Reply #11579 on: January 03, 2019, 03:30:52 PM »
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