Preliminary steps in transplant going well
Today Jill completed three days of chemo in preparation for the transplant procedure. She has been doing very well lately. Her scans all indicate that she is cancer-free, which is just what the doctors were hoping for in advance of the transplant. Wednesday she gets radiation treatment, and then the transplant itself happens Wednesday afternoon.
This chemo regimen she is receiving is a new one, and so far the side effects have been relatively mild. So Jill is doing well -- just feeling a bit tired.
Each day since Saturday, Harley has had injections of a drug to boost his stem cell production. His counts are up, so everything is going as scheduled. On Tuesday and Wednesday he'll have stem cells collected. Scott arrived yesterday to stay for an extended period.
So everything is proceeding very well. I will add an update later this week.
tom
This chemo regimen she is receiving is a new one, and so far the side effects have been relatively mild. So Jill is doing well -- just feeling a bit tired.
Each day since Saturday, Harley has had injections of a drug to boost his stem cell production. His counts are up, so everything is going as scheduled. On Tuesday and Wednesday he'll have stem cells collected. Scott arrived yesterday to stay for an extended period.
So everything is proceeding very well. I will add an update later this week.
tom
posted by Tom Johnson | 8:18 PM
4 Comments:
Tom-
Thanks so much for the updates. I ran at U of I will Jill and love her dearly. I am HORRIBLE at keeping in touch, unlike Jill!!Through the years, Jill's birthday, St. Patrick's day, Christmas, or Just Because cards would always arrive just when I needed them!! Please know that I check the Blog and I am very thankful that you keep it updated!! You, Jill, Scott, Harley, and the whole family remain in my prayers, esp. this week.
In Him-
jennifer haggerty
jenhaggerty@hotmail.com
SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy all is going smoothly. Praying "expectantly" that perfect health is just around a tiny corner. Stay strong, Jill!!!!! Stay well and remain upbeat, Sylvia, Harley, Scott and Tom!!! Vera et al, Saskatoon,
Our whole family is praying for you, Jill!!! Hope the procedure goes perfectly and you recover soon!
Best Wishes from Rachel and the whole Cosgriff Clan
Hi all -
We hope to send another blog update soon. Just wanted folks to know that the actual transplant occurred Wed afternoon without a hitch or any immediate side effects. She went home, slept well, and is moving around today. No hospital this time, just outpatient clinics and lots of pills. Now we wait and cell how well Harley's cells work their magic. Harley, Scott, and Sylvia are all doing well. Thanks for everyone's support!
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