Deb finished a hard day of fasting and testing. We got the hotel shuttle directly from the hospital to her favored restaurant for supper. She was whipped!
While waiting for her today I met a classmate from South Carolina. He looked forty something and is an unusual myeloma patient. He is an identical twin. His twin brother donated 168 million stem cells yesterday. He gets a transplant tomorrow from his twin. He said the docs are interested to see the results since his 'twin's stem cells have not been damaged by the cancer.'
Remember, this is a research hospital!
Never a dull day around here.
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Dear Deb and Vern,
ReplyDeleteWe are here thinking of you with great Love.
David & Linda
Hi Vern & Deb,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting info about the patient receiving a stem cell transplant from his twin. I remember a lady I met who had a bone marrow transplant (for leukemia) from her twin and she did remarkably well with less side effects than other people experienced. Also interesting info from the UGA vet---an amazing difference in protocols. I am so thankful that Deb is getting the treatment in Arkansas. Continuing prayers are being aimed in your direction.
♥Bruce & Daria