trish's blood counts are good! she will be getting taxol today...
she just began her dose of the steroid and nurse lea is giving her the pepcid right now.
blood counts:
white blood cells, Absolute neutrophil count (ANC):
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was 0.6
is 4.7
red blood cells, hematocrit (HCT):
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was 28
is 30.3 (a little below normal, but not low)
more updates later...
---update---
its 6:00pm... the herceptin is done, and we are heading home...
ill provide a little more detail later
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Yippee! I'm so happy your counts went up and you were able to continue treatment today! I've been thinking about you all day! Big hugs to you, Oak & Caden. ~Moni
Dear Sis,
We also have been thinking about you yesterday! Every Tuesday (after our dinner!!) I tell the kids: "think positive for Tante Trisha!! She is getting her chemo today!"
Am very happy with your blog... it makes me feel a bit closer to you all!
love Yvonne
Whoohoo! Super. SO happy for you. Now you're back on track and all will continue as planned.
Hope you're feeling ok and the Neupagin is helping.
Lots of love going your way,
Marit
Trish,
YEAH!!! I am so excited that you blood count went up! I think it was Julie's purell all over the movie seat that helped;-)
Love, P
Yea! Yea! Yea!
We are so happy that you were able to contine your treatment. We have been saying lots of prayers and sending our positive thoughts your way. Keep smiling and stay strong!
xoxo,
Lyndee(and Family)
Good to hear treatment is back on track and hope you've had a decent week.
Like to mention that the Lance Armstrong challenge event is on 13 July in San Jose, and as well as particpants, there are loads of volunteer opportunities for 7/11,7/12 and 7/13. Folks can sign up at http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/site/c.frKPI1PAIoE/b.3935377/
Anne
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