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Five O'Clock Shadow

11/18/2014

 
Every week following chemo, white blood cell (WBC) counts drop dramatically. Normal is 5,000-10,000 and last week Madi's WBC 400, so the exposures to an infection were off the charts. 

Blood work today shows that she's bouncing back. WBC count is 4,000, a 10x increase over just one week ago but still below the minimum. WBC counts should increase to normal within the next 7-10 days.  

While she feels fatigued, Madi was able to make an appearance last Sunday at the Malibu Half Marathon fundraiser to cheer on participants running for Christopher's Haven. Pictures to follow. 

Amazingly, Madi has 5 o'clock shadow head. While the hair/fuzz is very short/fine there is an shadow developing where her hair should be. We've not noticed that after any chemo treatment to date. Maybe her hair follicles know that was her last treatment?! Naw... this was yet another blessing. 



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