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[Antilogical]

The good news: 

After 9 months on Gleevec, my PCR test results came back as follows:

"No BCR/ABL fusion transcript was detected by quantitative real-time PCR".

Here's why I am sulking:

3 months ago, my oncologist gave me the ok to get my knee replaced.  All pre-surgical tests were great, EXCEPT that my labs dropped again.  WBC, Hg, and ANC are below normal.  Surgery cancelled.  Drat!  I'm on the neutropenic diet, again, and i am to get blood tests every 2 weeks until I see him again in 2 months.  I'm thinking about investing in a good cane.

[Sneezy12]

What were your Labs, and what is a "Neutropenic Diet"? Regards, Frank

[Antilogical]

Labs:

• WBC = 2.8
• RBC = 3.31
• Hgb = 10.8
• ANC = 1.1

A neutropenic diet bans food that has a high bacteria count, like raw fruits & veggies, raw or deli meats, etc.  I am following doctors orders.

[Trey]

Probably an overly conservative approach, but somewhat understandable the doc would want to delay.