New to this forum, please forgive the naive mistakes of a newbie.
My father was taken to the hospital six days ago after the optometrist
detected retinal bleeding. Tests showed his platelet count at 6000.
They have given a prelim diagnosis as B-Cell Lymphoma. Doctors said
today that they will remove his spleen as soon as they can get his count
up, but today it was only at 2000. They switched him from prednisone to
hemoglobulin. Risks of surgery at this point? I am his daughter, 2000
miles away and searching for as much information as I can get my hands
on, because, for now, it is my only weapon since I am not there.
Any help on what to expect would be appreciated.
Janet
