Dateline: KU Cancer Clinic, SM Parkway & Belinder
Cathi Maynard, of Overland Park, was seen today by Dr. Joseph McGuirk. McGuirk was interested in a rash which has covered much of Maynard's upper body for about a week. He was happy with the rash but offered a different ointment which is more greasy but should bring more relief from itching.
McGuirk was pleased to note that Maynard's liver enzymes were lower today than Monday and attributes it to a reduced dose of the anti-fungal drug, V-fend. The enzymes will be checked again next Monday. The doctor expects the trend to continue.
Other information available from Maynard's bloodwork includes WBC 1.9, Hg 9.4, Platelets 183, and ANC 1.2. A normal WBC is 4.0, normal Hg is 12-14. Her platelet count is in the normal range.
Maynard commented that she is happy with today's results and looks forward to Monday when she expects all counts to move in the appropriate direction. She is anxious for the WBC count to stay over 2.0 for 2 weeks to allow more freedom of movement for her. Meanwhile she is resting comfortably in her temporary lodging with her sister from Wichita.
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That is fabulous! And your numbers are great too! LOL.
For all these months we have made sure to keep a smile on your face. What a turn-about for you to be making us laugh.
You are one incredible person!
love, gail
Great to see the Dan Rather entry. How about Rosanne Rosanna Bodanna. Might not be as enlightening, but then we may get up close with your rash. Better thought maybe not Rosanne.
Such good news, sometimes it is hard to believe after so much that this is so simple yet working so well. Are you well enough for some Cold River? Take care of yourself and have a great weekend.
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