Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Got the green light!

I had my final appointment with my oncologist today and she gave the all clear to move forward with transplant.  The plasma exchange (PE) and IVIG therapy have been working wonderfully to bring down my antigen level to where it needs to be for transplant.  My iron level has also come down to a safe level.  My doctor is very happy with my progress pre-transplant and is very optimistic that I will have a successful transplant!  I will do my last round of PE and IVIG therapy tomorrow, then I get a day off (my last day of freedom) on Thursday.  Finally, on Friday morning I will be admitted to the transplant unit at the hospital to begin my next round of therapy.  I will be getting high dose chemo multiple times a day for the next 7 days,  in order to completely wipe out my cells and make way for my new healthy cells to be transplanted.  My transplant date is set for Friday, October 16.
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7 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Wonderful! I hope everything goes smoothly! Thinking of you!

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  2. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Great news! Can't wait to hear how great this goes! Thinking of you daily!!!

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  3. DanPOctober 7, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Thinking of you. You're a tough woman. And you have your reasons. Be well.

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  4. UnknownOctober 8, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Yay! Keep up the good work. You're doing great!

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  5. UnknownOctober 8, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Yay! Keep up the good work. You're doing great!

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  6. UnknownOctober 8, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Yay! Keep up the good work. You're doing great!

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  7. UnknownOctober 8, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Great news. Keep up the good work as we continue to pray for sucess and healing.

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