From Lo's Blog:
Well, I got the call late yesterday from the transplant nurse telling me that my counts had not improved from the previous biopsy. The plasma count should be at 1% and it has been 11% and 10% this last biopsy. Dr. Silverman (transplant doctor) feels that it would be best for me to proceed with the transplant at this time rather than to get back on the treatment I've been on for 4 months.
So, even though my counts are not where she would like them to be. I'm scheduled on the 25th to get the begin the "harvesting" process. I'll be getting the drugs that push the bone marrow into the blood stream. Then, on the 29th, I'll be "harvesting" the healthy cells.
I got the tour of the area and the machine that separates the cells when I was there Thursday. Modern medicine. It's fascinating and amazing to me!
I'll be meeting with Dr. Silverman on Monday to get more specifics, and I'll share with you then what I find out from her.
Loving and appreciating you all. Thanks again to all who are signing in [to her blog at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/laurelc ).....it's something I really look forward too! :)
Hope you're all having a GREAT weekend!
Laurel
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