Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
is a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. In AML, the bone marrow makes many unformed cells called blasts. Blasts normally develop into white blood cells that fight infection. However, the blasts are abnormal in AML. They do not develop and cannot fight infections. The bone marrow may also make abnormal red blood cells and platelets. The number of abnormal cells (or leukemia cells) grows quickly. They crowd out the normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets the body needs.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Day 29

Tuesday. Today was a good day. Riley continues to feel good on the marinol. No nausea, and craving funny things like corndogs and coffee cake... I drove around in search of coffee cake tonight. My son has the munchies. :) I just ordered nachos for him from the 24 hour room service and it is 10 p.m.

Papa spent the day with Riley. I am so thankful that those two like to hang out. What a blessing for Riley! Also Mr. Klell came by tonight. He hung out for a while and even went on Riley's walk with him. Riley's nurse made a lap counter for him. Ingenious. :) Good day!



Labs today:
White blood cells: 0.7 (normal 4.5 - 13.5)
Red Blood cells: 9 (normal 13.5 - 17.5)
Platelets: 32 (normal 150 - 425)
ANC: 14 ( < 500 = severely neutropenic)

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  1. LaDawnJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    I just found this and read it all!! I love that you are writing this all down!! I'm going to follow every day. We are so excited to see Riley tomorrow!! My favorite chips are Salt and Vinager too!! OK I'm bringing him some tomorrow. Love you guys!!!

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