Pushing forward

Last week Monday, I had my blood tested and my platelet count was at 39,000; dropping from 107,000 from the month prior. Went back in to meet with my oncologist the next Tuesday. My count had come back up to 49,000. In the grand scheme of things, that isn't much improvement; BUT it didn't drop any lower. Praise God! My oncologist said that I will have to go through treatment again, but he wants to monitor me for a few weeks before doing anything. So, I am back to weekly blood tests. The oncologist and I also talked about different options that I have in regards to my condition. Like the previous oncologist, this one wants to take out my spleen as well. I will not let that happen. If I don't take out my spleen, I live with a high risk of bleeding in my head; that could possibly lead to death. If I take my spleen out, I greatly hinder the function on my immune system, and open my body up to numerous infections, diseases, and viruses. Though I am in a no win situation, I am in the hands of Christ through it all.