First: No Evelyn yet!
Second: We have a tentative schedule for Arkansas subject to change. I reserve the right to update and edit this as it gets fully revealed.
Vern
Weds May 5,2010-Fly to Arkansas
Thurs May 6-Labs am/Back repair pm
Fri May 7-Dr Nair am/ Triple chemo lines installed pm
Sat & Sun 8/9th-chemo cocktail bag 48 hrs
Mon May 10-10-12 days- in the infusion center daily
May 21-24 Growth factor shots
May 25-26 Collect Stem Cells
May 27> Possible discharge for 3-8 weeks
Repeat again at a later date. All subject to change.
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We are approved for what is called a tandem transplant,so we get to do it twice. The shots cause the bone marrow to really go into high output on stem cells which overflow into the blood from the marrow.The blood is drawn out the permanent port that Deb has near her right collarbone. A machine similar to a kidney dialysis machine collects out the 20 million stem cells . They are in sets of approx 5 million per dose and are frozen. One set is used for the next transplant back into Deb.The others are kept frozen 'just in case.'
Later, all this is repeated.
Deb is very tired and needs rest.
Thanks again to the angel corps!
Vern
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Cute picture! You still have your sweet smile. I know it's God grace...I have to remind myself that HE gives it to you who are going through the trial, not necessarily to us friends that are so worried about you. Blessings, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteThanks for the schedule- we will be praying for it to go smoothly!!
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