BETH UPDATE!!!
Today Beth actually had a "neutrophil" count of 1.0.
A neutrophil is the specific type of white cell the doctors look for to determine in engraftment of the new marrow is occurring.
A neutrophil count >0.5 for 3 consecutive days equals engraftment.
So if Beth keeps this count for 2 more days, the bone marrow will have officially and medically and prayerfully ENGRAFTED!!
The chemo side effects are getting a little worse (mouth & throat sores; can't eat; upset stomach at times) but as Beth gains white cells they will start helping all this stuff heal up so it is just part of this long fight.
Thanks for the love, prayers, and support!
matt
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