ANC - 1070

Today Oliver received methotrexate via spinal tap and vincristine through his port.  His ANC went down to 1070 which is close enough to his goal of 1000 and therefore no changes to his chemo dosages this week.  He is now borderline neutropenic but this is in line with keeping his immune system supressed to ensure effective chemo.  The spinals tend creep up on us each quarter much like any nagging appointment or commitment, best to just muster up the courage and deal with it.  Oliver...


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