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.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Day 32

Friday. Started second round of chemo this morning.  Darn blasted white cells!! 
This is the round ... I just know it! 
One of the things Riley wanted to do if he could go home was to make sugar cookies! He has been craving them for the last few days.  Since he couldn't go home I made some last night after my board meeting.  The kids and Grandma helped.  Riley requested green frosting, so that is what we did!


This evening Riley had a few visitors, including Mr. Dwyer, Riley's 7th grade teacher from Red Rock.  He said it was the teacher in him... he had to bring a "thinking game" for Riley... chess.  It was awesome.  We had a nice visit, he was very encouraging for Riley.  So thankful Riley has such incredibe support!! 


Labs today:
White blood cells: 0.9 (normal 4.5 - 13.5)
Red Blood cells: 8.4 (normal 13.5 - 17.5)
Platelets: 56 (normal 150 - 425)
ANC: 27 ( < 500 = severely neutropenic)
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