Thursday: 2-24-2011
Posted Feb 24, 2011 11:35am
I apologize for the long delay between posts. My mom has been
home recovering and getting stronger for the event that will happen
today. Today my mom will receive the bone marrow of her sister
Patricia.
The weeks leading up today have been focused primarily on getting my mom healthy and strong for today's events. The second bone marrow biopsy confirmed that my mom was in REMISSION!!!! That is fantastic and wonderful news, however since she has the FLT 3 mutation gene ( a rare cancerous leukemia gene). With this rare gene, it is very likely that her Cancer can return. Because of this, her doctors felt that the bone marrow transplant is the only way she could cure the cancer and be able to live without the likeliness of the leukemia returning. Again, lots of risks are involved with the transplant, and the decision to move forward was hard, but one that was the right choice for us. There are risks, such as my mom's tissues rejecting the new blood, however since her sister was an exact match, she has a really good chance that her body accepts it well.
So the calendar that lead up to today:
Feb 18- 2011: my mom's is re-admitted into Ann Arbor to meet with cancer team.
Feb 19- 2011: Saturday: Chemo day 1 ( chemo is given to ensure all leukemia cells are gone gone gone).
Feb 20- 2011: Chemo Day 2
Feb 21- 2011: Chemo Day 3
Feb 22- 2011: Final Chemo Day 4
Feb 23 -2011: no chemo - Rest day for Mom
Feb 23 -2011: My aunt give her blood for my mom
Feb 24 -2011: My aunt give more blood for my mom
Feb 24 -2011: Sometime today! my mom will get her bone marrow transplant
I will keep everyone informed as I know more. My mom and aunt are doing well, just scared and nervous.
My mom is expected to stay in the hospital for the next 6-8 weeks for recovery.
My mom's brother Luis is here to support his sisters, my dad is of course by everyone's side for support and my brothers will be here as well. I'm here and fortunate that my work is allowing me to work remotely for the next couple of days during this process. We are so grateful for my aunt and my uncle. My aunt is a hero, so strong.
During recovery my mom will be the "mom in the bubble". She will be very susceptible to all infections, bacteria, illness. She will be monitored carefully and visitors will be limited. No children are allowed near her for a while. As soon as she can have visitors I will let everyone know.
She is not allowed any food or flowers from the outside. but your prayers and continued support is always appreciated :)
Love you all !
Ginny
The weeks leading up today have been focused primarily on getting my mom healthy and strong for today's events. The second bone marrow biopsy confirmed that my mom was in REMISSION!!!! That is fantastic and wonderful news, however since she has the FLT 3 mutation gene ( a rare cancerous leukemia gene). With this rare gene, it is very likely that her Cancer can return. Because of this, her doctors felt that the bone marrow transplant is the only way she could cure the cancer and be able to live without the likeliness of the leukemia returning. Again, lots of risks are involved with the transplant, and the decision to move forward was hard, but one that was the right choice for us. There are risks, such as my mom's tissues rejecting the new blood, however since her sister was an exact match, she has a really good chance that her body accepts it well.
So the calendar that lead up to today:
Feb 18- 2011: my mom's is re-admitted into Ann Arbor to meet with cancer team.
Feb 19- 2011: Saturday: Chemo day 1 ( chemo is given to ensure all leukemia cells are gone gone gone).
Feb 20- 2011: Chemo Day 2
Feb 21- 2011: Chemo Day 3
Feb 22- 2011: Final Chemo Day 4
Feb 23 -2011: no chemo - Rest day for Mom
Feb 23 -2011: My aunt give her blood for my mom
Feb 24 -2011: My aunt give more blood for my mom
Feb 24 -2011: Sometime today! my mom will get her bone marrow transplant
I will keep everyone informed as I know more. My mom and aunt are doing well, just scared and nervous.
My mom is expected to stay in the hospital for the next 6-8 weeks for recovery.
My mom's brother Luis is here to support his sisters, my dad is of course by everyone's side for support and my brothers will be here as well. I'm here and fortunate that my work is allowing me to work remotely for the next couple of days during this process. We are so grateful for my aunt and my uncle. My aunt is a hero, so strong.
During recovery my mom will be the "mom in the bubble". She will be very susceptible to all infections, bacteria, illness. She will be monitored carefully and visitors will be limited. No children are allowed near her for a while. As soon as she can have visitors I will let everyone know.
She is not allowed any food or flowers from the outside. but your prayers and continued support is always appreciated :)
Love you all !
Ginny
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