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May 24, 2010 Monday

Posted by Ann Shortes on Monday, May 24, 2010,
Oliver received methotrexate via spinal tap today and vincristine through his port.  His ANC was 640 and hgb 10.8 which are both fine.  We would like the ANC to be a little higher, but it was high enough for chemo today and is expected to fluctuate over the next few months as Oliver's body gets used to the maintenance chemotherapy.  He was very brave and cooperative during his port access and spinal tap today and is resting soundly right now.  His energy and character continue to amaze us.  T...
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May 15, 2010 Saturday

Posted by Ann Shortes on Saturday, May 15, 2010,
I just realized it has been almost a month since the last update.  Sorry for the delay.  Thankfully, not much to report this past month.  Oliver's ANC counts have been up and down, but as of last Monday, his ANC was at 840.  He is still neutropenic, but not isolated (below 500 is severely neutropenic).  We go back to clinic May 24 for spinal and VCR chemo.  It is hard to believe three months have passed since the last spinal.  Oliver remains happy and energetic.  He started a taekwondo class ...
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