Day 35 - August 12, 2012
Had some good news worth sharing. The Absolute Nutraphil Count (ANC) is a measure of the amount of immunity one has. I have been at 0 since 17 July as this what the chemo was supposed to do. Jut didn't kill enough of them. So yesterday I came out of the slump to a 0.1 and today a whopping 0.4! Normal is 1.5 but they will set you free if you can obtain a 0.5 and keep climbing. Sometimes this will go up and down during the process.
Jane and Joyse shifted off as usual. They are really a great support group and I do appreciate the clean clothes each day. It is good to have someine to talk to as most residents do not seem to be interested.
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal," - Henry Ford
Glad to hear about the ANC progress, good quote. Can't wait for you to get home where you can continue this fight with your big screen TV and your dog. Love you!
ReplyDeleteWhat big screen TV?
DeleteIt's bigger than the hospital one!
DeleteGood news good news...moving in the right direction. Horse show was rained out so no pics. But the next is sept 8 in Clemson. Like the definition of obstacles.
ReplyDelete"I am a slow walker. but I never walk back".
ReplyDeleteA. Lincoln
Great news Doug. We're with you every step of the way!
Hey papa, are you watching the Olympic closing ceromony? I'm sad the Olympics are over. Get better soon
ReplyDeleteI love you.
-Sara
I loved seeing your pink cheeks and smile today. It's great news and we all believe your numbers will continue to rise. We need you home as soon as your numbers and doctors say it is the right time.
ReplyDeleteGreat News on your ANC count! Just keep on putting and Taylor and I will get you on a real green soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, Doug. Love to see tangible progress being made!
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