It is now May, and we are still struggling with blood counts (ANC) that are too high. Hannah has been running about 2000 too high for several months. Her doctors keep increasing her chemo amounts trying to bring that number back down.
Last month, Hannah had a bit of a break through, in that her ANC came down 1000, but with still a 1000 to go. For us, that was great news because it meant we didn't need to increase her chemo again. She is already on over 100 % dosing for all her different chemo medications. She suffers so much with the nausea. I just couldn't imagine giving her even more.
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| At Children's, waiting for labs. |
We also, got some good news in April about her liver. We found out in March, that her liver was starting to under perform. Hannah's lab work showed a liver function number that was much higher than it should be. Liver issues make giving chemo difficult. We need that to kill the cancer! So, I was worried. However, at her check up in April, her liver function numbers had gone back down to normal. Definite improvement! Her next check is June, 1st. I am very hopeful that the downward trend of counts, continues!
First of all, Hannah looks beautiful. What a cutie. So happy to hear that her counts dropped and will keep praying that they stay down and continue to drop. Keeping kicking cancer's booty, Hannah! Hugs. Kathy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kathy! She is SO happy with how long her hair is now. She wants me to style it every day. Soooo different from the YMCA preschool days when she would fight me most mornings just to brush it!
ReplyDeleteWe should get the girls together this summer. School is out for us June 22.
Yea Hannah! Good grief, is kindergarten almost behind her already? Only 12 more to go. SO cute in the tutu, that girl knows how to put it all together.
ReplyDeleteAll my best, always.
Rita
She looks adorable...and love her hair! She got her Momma's good looks :)
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for continued good results.
Liz