Update

One week ago from today, Steroids wore off & Chase bounced back to his normal self. He took the last Dex last Monday, Aug. 17th at night. We started seeing some improvements in his behavior around Wednesday. We were very happy to have him back. He really is not himself whenever he is taking that disgusting drug. But, I really can't complain because I know this will make him well. We had a good weekend overall.

Actual Date: August 24, 2009

We are starting another round of Dex for 7 days. He took his first dose Monday morning. We had an early Doctor's appointment. We got there right before 8:30am for his 9 am appt. He was still behaved & just cried when he was accessed & de-accessed. He was given Vincristine & Doxorubicin. His labs are still ok. but, was down from last week.

8/17/09 Counts:
WBC - 4.87K/ul
HGB - 13.2g/dl
PLTE - 302K/ul
ANC - 2.88

8/24/09 Counts:
WBC-1.80K/ul
HGB- 12.4 g/dl
PLTE - 103K/ ul
ANC - 1.1

We left the hospital just before 2pm! This was unexpected. But, we were happy to leave early. We have been the last patient out for the past few weeks. We are scheduled to go back on Monday, Aug. 31 at the Day Hospital to check for his labs.