Luke is feeling good and eating well. He has been driving me crazy this week asking to play video games all the time! I guess he is developing bad habits from his hospital stays....oh well...if that is the worse side-effect we've got it made !!
Every Monday and Thursday we are scheduled to go to the Oncology clinic for check-ups and blood work. This weeks appointments went well. Luke's ANC ( absolute neutrophil count) is the most important number to monitor, the neutrophils are the bactiera fighting white blood cells. These white blood cells are on a steady decline. When they reach there lowest ( between 7 and 10 days after treatment) he is most prone to infection. The counts are expected to rise back to almost normal before the next treatment. He was at 2300 on Monday and by Thursday he was 1000. The Oncologist say if the ANC count gets at or below 500 they routinely admit the patient into the hospital until their count rises.
Cycle number two starts on March 31, the medication is a little different this time, we will stay at the hospital 2-3 days. Thank you for your continued prayer :) Mike and I really feel God is at work in Luke's tummy !!
Luke's Journey
- Mike and Erica
- An information & update page about Luke and his family’s journey through discovery, and treatment of his tummy "bump". AKA abdominal mass.
Hi family!
ReplyDeleteGod is definitely at work... in more areas of our lives than we know! Praise Him for a great first round of chemo... We're all thrilled! We'll continue to pray, as well!
We love you and LOVE the pictures... keep them coming!
Ericah and Mike, Good to see you today at church. You have beautiful children - such blue eyes! We will have you over on a week when you're home. We will be praying for you this week and praying that Luke's ANC stays high.
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