Blood Counts Improving

This week was better for Jill than the last few weeks have been. Tests this week confirmed that she is experiencing moderate graft versus host disease (GVHD). While the harsh symptoms of the GVHD have been hard on Jill, Sylvia has been monitoring her situation closely and the doctors have been able to reduce their impacts somewhat. Meanwhile, most of Jill's blood counts are rising rapidly which is positive. At the time of her last test, her new bone marrow was 87% engrafted.

Jill still spends most of every day at the clinic receiving IV fluids and drugs. Given the effects of the GVHD on her intestinal tract this has proven to be the best way to get most of the drugs she is taking and to stay hydrated.

In between the IV sessions, tests and other procedures, Jill gets some light exercise in order to maintain her physical condition. Spring has sprung in Seattle and they are looking forward to getting out a little more as Jill's condition permits.

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