01/03/2012: 1:30 PM
We went to the lab at Sarah Bush yesterday to determine if Davis would need a platelet transfusion. His platelets have to be over 75 in order to receive the chemo Peg shots in his legs. On Friday, his platelets were 78.
The CBC results were fantastic. His white blood cells were up from 2.0 to 3.8, his hemoglobin was up from 7.8 to 10 (thanks to the blood transfusion on Friday), and his platelets were 83. His ANC (immune system) took the biggest leap coming up to 3280 from 800.
Norms. I know that if you aren't living by counts every day, you may not know what normal is and the above numbers might not make sense. Healthy children: hemoglobin (11-13), Platelets (150-450), white blood cells (5.0-10.0), ANC (greater than 1500 and anything under 500 is considered critical).
Davis did quite well with the shots today. He complains that they burn horrifically. Well, the bright side is that he won't have to have another set of leg shots for 38 days.
He lost four ounces, but that's nothing.
We will head back for more chemo on Friday. Until then, we will be spending some time getting back into school mode and our routine.
We will keep you posted.
Hey Davis!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your numbers have improved bunches. Did Annakate tell you that I am one of your new teachers in Childrens Church on Wednesdays? Missed you tonight, need you there to help keep the other kids in line (Bring a bullwhip). See you soon!
Bro. Steve
P.S. I missed you too! Kim