This afternoon Dr.Khoury (her main Dr.) came in and said that 2 donors that match have been found for a bone marrow transplant. He wants her to go through about 6 months of chemo therapy before doing this. This procedure is very dangerous and scares us, but the Dr. feels it is the best way to go. If it is successful, there is a 20 to 30% chance she will be disease free. We'll deal with that in 6 months or so. Thank GOD some matches were found.
Today Charmaine had a wonderful day. Resting well and in good spirits. No pain.
Later in the afternoon, she was given an anti fungal drug to help with the irritation in her throat and swallowing ability.
The Dr. said she will probably come home end of next week for a few days to rest before the next 5 day regime of chemo. That means she may be home for Easter.
She is starting to take her antibiotics by pill form now. We think it is preparing her for home intake.
She looked better today than she has in a year. The lasicks have taken 24 pounds off her in 2 days!!!!!
She is spending tonite without anyone with her. She rests better that way.
Emory Hospital is unbelievable. Attention to every detail is incredible. The amount of preventative meds given is amazing.
More later.
Thanks for your prayers,
Sam
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Great news!! Home for Easter! Our prayers are continually with you all.
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD for these wonderful developments! We continue to pray in faith with you all.
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James and Kristi Wren