Treatment continues to go well
Jill's doctors continue to be pleased with her progress. They have begun to taper her immune suppressing drugs. The new cells generated from Harley's transplanted stem cells aren't causing any problems so far (no graft vs. host disease).
Jill has been getting blood transfusions on a regular basis since the transplant to boost her red blood cell level. This is not unusual for patients undergoing this treatment. Because Harley and Jill have different blood types, Jill's cells are producing anti-bodies to fight Harley's red blood cells. This reduces her red blood cell count and makes it necessary to replace these cells. She will likely continue to need transfusions of red blood cells on a regular basis for up to 1 year. But the doctors see this as a minor issue. Over time, Jill will change to Harley's blood type and she will not need further transfusions.
Jill and Sylvia are enjoying occasional periods of sunshine during a rather rainy winter in Seattle.
tom
Jill has been getting blood transfusions on a regular basis since the transplant to boost her red blood cell level. This is not unusual for patients undergoing this treatment. Because Harley and Jill have different blood types, Jill's cells are producing anti-bodies to fight Harley's red blood cells. This reduces her red blood cell count and makes it necessary to replace these cells. She will likely continue to need transfusions of red blood cells on a regular basis for up to 1 year. But the doctors see this as a minor issue. Over time, Jill will change to Harley's blood type and she will not need further transfusions.
Jill and Sylvia are enjoying occasional periods of sunshine during a rather rainy winter in Seattle.
tom
posted by Tom Johnson | 8:46 PM
2 Comments:
We so appreciate Tom's updates of Jill's status. The present update is particularly important to us because it confirms what we've been hearing that there continues to no graft vs. host disease. And it explains to us that it is not unusual that Jill continues to receive blood transfusions, and why. We'll see Jill and Sylvia next weekend.
Cheryl and Jerry Korn (Scott's parents)
January 29 Have been a little lax checking the site. Sorry. Sounds like is going well! Hey folks - Seattle made the Super Bowl! Same comment as Cheryl and Jerry - this is wonderfule information for us. We will share with Irene. She is just amazed at how this information comes up on our "little TV". Take care - love and hugs to all.
Mel and Bev
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