Round 2

After a few setbacks, the clinic queen is into round 2 of her transplant treatment. Last week, docs reviewed the results of the first transplant & were encouraged by the results. It had knocked the hell out of those bad cancer cells, but as we now know, she really needs a second transplant to improve the period of remission. Problem with the first transplant was she had to go on oxygen to assist her breathing and has been on it ever since. There was concern that a second round of treatment would further compromise her breathing. As Dr. Tricott put it, “We don’t want to kill you in the process of curing your cancer” (Hard to argue with that!) So, after consultation with pulmonary specialists, much praying, introspection, angst, etc., we’ve decided to move forward. Deann is so strong in her determination to get through the treatment with the best possible results, that it left little doubt this course of action is the way to go. She will need to be hospitalized for this one and will be closely monitored. In fact, she went into the hospital today and was treated to a big shot of chemo to get things going! She’ll get another on Monday, followed by the transplant on Tuesday. After that, we’ll wait for engraftment, usually in another 10-12 days. The clinic queen needs your positive thoughts and prayers again to help her get through this one....and she knows she can count on them!