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.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Day 110 -- (Day +2)

Saturday.   General Conference in the hospital.  I am so thankful for technology for so many reasons.  Today I feel comfort and peace from hearing the words of our church leaders.  President Henry B. Eyring has always been a favorite.  His talk today spoke to my heart.
President Henry B. Eyring
"If we have faith in Jesus Christ, the hardest as well as the easiest of times in life can be a blessing. 
In all conditions we can Choose The Right with the guidance of the spirit. 

We have the Gospel of Jesus Christ to shape and guide our lives if we choose it, and with prophets revealing to us our place in the plan of salvation, we can live with perfect hope and a feeling of peace.

We never need feel that we are alone or unloved in the Lord's service because we never are.
We can feel the love of God,
 ... the Savior has promised angels are on our left and on our right to bear us up and he always keeps his word!"


Labs today:
White blood cells:  .4  (normal 4.5 - 13.5)
Red Blood cells:  7.8  (normal 13.5 - 17.5)   (2 units transfused)
Platelets:  100  (normal 150 - 425)
ANC:  252  ( < 500 = severely neutropenic) (normal 2,000 - 5,000)
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