Wii

October 6 to 18, 2009

Alisha went in for lab work on 10/8 to determine whether she made count to start her next phase of chemotherapy for 56 days (consolidation) on 10/9. Unfortunately, her platelets and Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) were too low. ANC is a way for doctors to scientifically determine the stage that the immune system is in after response to chemotherapy. ANC is the real or actual number of white blood cells that a patient has to fight an infection. The nurse delivering the blood results was skeptical about her making count on Monday, 10/12; however, Alisha made count w/ flying colors. The first, second, five and sixth weeks of consolidation consisted of four days of chemotherapy followed by three days of rest. Alisha went through the week of 10/12, unscathed. Alisha was also in great spirits taking time to play a little Wii. As a little incentive, we took some pictures at the gazebo at St. Regis, Dana Point.