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.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Day 73

Thursday.  Riley had a fun visit from our neighbor Shelly today.  She always knows just what to say to Riley.  She is a nurse for adult chemo patients, so she really does know what to talk about, she answers questions, she is very funny.  It mentally helps Riley every time she comes!  So supportive!!  She also brought some goodies today.  A cartoon zombie picture for his room and this amazing jersey!!  Shelly's husband Todd ordered this for Riley!  Awesome!  Riley said, "Ooo, my name looks good on there!!"  haha!   Thanks Todd!!!  What a treat!


Labs today:
White blood cells:  .7   (normal 4.5 - 13.5)
Red Blood cells:  9.6  (normal 13.5 - 17.5)
Platelets: 43  (normal 150 - 425)
ANC:  175  ( < 500 = severely neutropenic) (normal 2,000 - 5,000)

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