Had a consultation with her oncologist before the treatment and received some encouraging news. As we said in an earlier post, her white cell count was low and the fighter cells, which are a percentage of the overall white blood cell count, were extremely low. Last treatment her cell count was 3.0 (normal range is 5.0 to 10.0) and her fighter cells were .25 (normal range is 2.0 to 5.0). We were told she would not receive chemo with this number below 1.5 and she was given the 2nd treatment anyway. Welllll... last treatment they also gave her a drug that boosts her white cell count... the side affects can be pretty painful and Rach had a tough few days after that shot with some severe body pain. The shot was successful though... this week prior to the 3rd treatment... white cell count is now 14!!! and the fighter count is 7.5!!! really dramatic, positive increase... the doctor says she will receive this booster shot each treatment from her on, but he will decrease the dosage and hopefully some of the painful side affects.
Doctor is encouraged by her progress and so are we!! She's a tough cookie!!
Side Note: Eric is better.... going to class again and starting to move around again...
2 comments:
I am just in awe and so inspired by the way Rachel is pushing thru these treatments! Girl, you are awesome!!!
Glad to hear that Eric is up and about again, too. Praying for continued recovery for him.
We love you guys!!!
Congratulations on making it through another one, Rachel! You've looked absolutely fantastic the last couple of times I've seen you. Keep on taking care of yourself!
Eric, that sling has to suck big time.
Josie
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