Updates from Kristy: Friday, August 5, 2011
Clinic Appointments today: At infusion they are checking Liam’s adrenal glands. Then we have to come back at 2:30 for a blood draw & then apt at 3:00. Exhaustion
Clinic Appointments yesterday:Liam is getting his BMA & skin biopsy. Please pray that Liam is free of HLH & Hunter’s cells took over & gave Liam a 2nd chance.
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This was taken 12 days before Liam was admitted to the Emergency Room.
34 days after starting HLH-2004 Protocol, chemotherapy and steroid treatment.
DAY +10
WBC <0.2
ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) 0
Platelets 13
Today, I was admitted to the hospital to start the preparation to receive donor cells from my big brother Hunter. Please keep us both in your prayers.
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