CBC - 07/02/2007

Max's results were good again today. His red count is at a normal level, his white count was way up, and his ANC was very good. His platelets were up a small amount from two weeks ago. His reticulocyte count hadn't come in by the time we were ready to go, but given the rise in his red count, we are sure it was good.

Max's doctor felt that his numbers have been steady enough to eliminate the middle of the month blood draw, so we are down to once a month visits. If his numbers are good next month, they will make plans to remove the port. He will get oral antibiotics after that, instead of IV antibiotics. This will make our visits much faster and eliminate Max's biggest complaint, the removal of the awful tape stuff that they put over the needle when he is accessed.

The music therapist was there today. Max loved his time with her. I got a massage. All in all, it was a good visit. :)

Here are the numbers.

WBC: 5.8
HCT: 34.6
HGB: 13.0
PLT: 109
ANC: 2150