July 15, 2011

  Today's Dr. visit was bitter sweet.  Do you want to hear the bitter or the sweet?  Let's start with the bitter.  A normal body's ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) levels are 1.8 for normal immune function, Haley's levels are at .1, which basically means that she has no immune function. The slightest cold or flu could land her in the ER.  Okay, that's pretty bad so let's talk about the good news. When Haley was admitted into Primary Children's the percentage of cancerous cells in her bone marrow was 91%.  Yeah, I know . . . that's crazy!  Today . . . after only two rounds of chemo . . .  the percentage of cancerous cells in her bone marrow now reads 1.8% YAY!!!  That means her treatments are working and killing off all of the cancer cells. Sweet!!!  Her blood and platelet levels were also good so no infusions.  More good news!   Brett and Liz Godfrey brought us some dinner, lasagna, salad and french bread.  Our favorite.  Thanks Brett and Liz!!!