Well Julie came home from the Hospital On Monday after her Chemo, only to end up readmitted Thursday June 30th with a fever and a low ANC count. She is still in-patient presently (7/5 she missed the fireworks this year). Her ANC count has been 0 since Sunday and her platlets (cells that help your blood clot so you don't bleed to much)and hematocrit (iron carrying blood cells) are low too. She has received 2 units of blood and 1 of platlets. She has not had a fever since Sautraday though. I hope her counts come up soon, I miss her being home. She will not get more chemo until her counts level out. But at least we know that the chemo is doing its job. I will keep everyone posted.
Deidra
Thanks to all those who have donated! NEW DIAGNOSIS: After many tests, the Dr.'s at St. Jude's have diagnosed Julie's brain tumor as a PNET. St Jude pays for all her treatments, housing for up to four, and food for Julie and Jen only. But no other expenses, like diapers, laundry soap, spending money for clothing etc. The purpose of this site is to collect donations for Julie and her parents to cover what St. Jude's charity doesn't cover.
