Day 26, +38 since Chemo
Cathi received her brother's wbc's with little incident on Tuesday. Beth the transplant specialist had two giant syringes that were full of Walt's wbc's with the bone marrow stem cells attached to the wbc's and injected them right into the pic line. Each syringe took quite a bit of time to insert. Remember this was done to help increase Cathi's own wbc production to get her healthier to accept a full bone marrow transplant at a later date with fresh cells from her donor.
So this week saw a boost in her wbc count going up to .5 from the transplant. It is expected that the wbc count will go back down before her marrow will get production online and get improved wbc production. This will likely take 10-14 days before solid increases in wbc's will be maintained. In the meantime her wbc will likely go up and down.
Cathi is still not eating on a regular basis and has trouble keeping food down. Just in the past day she has seen some improvement on this and is now requesting Starbucks coffee brought in the morning with the paper. She is also working to venture beyond the hospital neutropenic menu to get some food that tastes better. All good signs of solid recovery.
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Glad to hear the transplant went well. Keep fighting, but not against Walt!
Good to read your news. Sending lots of strong and healthy vibes - hope things start to kick in soon.
I've been watching the international rugby this afternoon - Scotland v Italy. Probably as alien to you as football is to me :) Vive la difference!!
lots of love #2 GOT
Great news! Craving for Starbucks in a great sign - how are the crosswords coming along?
It is wonderful to hear such good progress!!
love, gail
Nice to hear of the progress there. Maybe Starbucks has amazing healing powers! We're on the boat in Punta Gorda, Florida, for the month of March. Very windy tonight and cooler - I made a pot of chili for dinner. Sending a big hug to you! Love, Robbie
Starbucks, What a treat. Keep reaching for the stars. You're doing great.
Love
Diane
Been thinking of you, Cathi. Last year's Mardi Gras party, with your help, was the best ever. This year's was more low key. I know you've had a rough time lately, and I'm glad to hear you're getting the upper hand with that bad ol' pneumonia. Sending healing thoughts and love your way!
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