Elizabeth's ANC is a number that we live by right now. It is a guide to determine Elizabeth body's ability to fight infection.
Some things about ANC
- A normal ANC is between 1,200 and 7,650
- ANC 1500-1000 is mild neutropenia (somewhat increased risk of infection)
- ANC 1000-500 is moderate neutropenia (moderate risk of infection)
- ANC less than 500 is severe neutropenia (serious risk of infection)
- ANC 750-1000 or higher: able to receive the next course of chemotherapy
Here's Elizabeth's history of ANC
- 10.21.12 - 0
- 10.23.12 - 40
- 10.28.12 - 40
- 11.12.12 - 90
- 11.19.12 - 250
Today we had an appointment at the clinic to go over the next phase of Elizabeth's treatment. They did a blood draw to check where her ANC is at to determine if we can go ahead as scheduled to start Phase 2 tomorrow. Her ANC needs to be 750 or higher before the start the next course. Before the end of the visit we got news that her ANC is at 810. Elizabeth is ready for Phase II.
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