Off to the Cross again today. Quick set of labs and then a visit with Dr. Taparia. Main topic of conversation was working on better controlling Amanda's nausea, as well as going over her numbers.
Numbers were not very good, considering only her first treatment. WBC count was down to 2.5 (normal range is 4.5 - 13.0) and her Neutrophils (a specific type of white blood cell) were down to .7 (normal range is 1.8 - 8). In addition, her Hemoglobin count was below normal - explaining her fatigue. Basically means that Amanda now has to take a G-CSF (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) injection, Neulasta 4 times a month to stimulate her white blood cell production. Side effects can range from minor to significant bone-pain...guess we will cross that bridge when we get to that next week when she gets her first injection.
Numbers were okay enough to not post-pone treatment tomorrow, so at least no delay in the Chemo. Just need to make sure that she does not get one of the nasty flu bugs that seem to be going around right now. All-in-all, Amanda is doing well right now.
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