Here's the response from my neuro-oncologist:
Your labs from 10/25/09 are fine, so you can start your next cycle of Temodar. I wouldn't worry about the eosinophil count being slightly elevated. That can be due to a variety of things, including allergies. We will keep an eye on it, but I don't think it needs to be treated.-- Scott
And yes, he goes by first name. But I can't bring myself to calling him Scott. That just seems disrespectful.
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