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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Transplant Complete
The bone marrow was put into Margy's system today and fortunately she is back at the apartment resting. The marrow arrived earlier than expected. More details about today to come.
Transplant Happening Now!
Mom is receiving the bone marrow as this is being written! Please send your prayers, positive energy, and good thoughts her way in the next few hours. Bone marrow transplants can take anywhere between two to four hours depending on the volume of the "product" which depends on how concentrated the T-cells are from the donor. Thank you donor, whoever you are, for graciously offering my mom a chance at a cure. After three years of waiting, we are excited to receive this gift and begin the work of healing from this day onward.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Transplant Here We Come and Other News
In a couple of days Margy will get a bone marrow transplant. Thanks to the chemotherapy Margy has undergone in the last months, her cancer is back in remission and her blood counts are in the normal range. Margy is walking many days and getting her exercise. She has also been eating well prior to transplant. Margy is strong and we are all very positive that the transplant will be a success. The transplant will be administered in a similar way to a blood transfusion, so it is not actually a "surgery". The process of transplant is truly remarkable.
Vicky Kepler Didato, a former high school classmate of Margy's, learned about Margy's cancer when they reconnected recently through Facebook. Vicky, who lost both of her parents to cancer, sprung into action and decided that this year's high school reunion would be a good opportunity to raise awareness about bone marrow cancers. The class was such a wonderful support. Many classmates got on the Bone Marrow Registry and many others donated money towards helping Margy with the uncovered medical costs for her transplant. Margy and her family are overwhelmed by and grateful for this support from her high school class. An article was recently written in the Centre Daily Times covering this event.
Article About High School Reunion
Margy would like to thank everyone for their support throughout these almost three years. All of the cards, emails, contributions, phone calls, and thoughts have helped Margy along this difficult journey. Please keep them coming! The journey to wellness continues after transplant and your support will mean even more now than ever. Let's all send our positive thoughts to Margy on Wednesday. We love you, mom!
Vicky Kepler Didato, a former high school classmate of Margy's, learned about Margy's cancer when they reconnected recently through Facebook. Vicky, who lost both of her parents to cancer, sprung into action and decided that this year's high school reunion would be a good opportunity to raise awareness about bone marrow cancers. The class was such a wonderful support. Many classmates got on the Bone Marrow Registry and many others donated money towards helping Margy with the uncovered medical costs for her transplant. Margy and her family are overwhelmed by and grateful for this support from her high school class. An article was recently written in the Centre Daily Times covering this event.
Article About High School Reunion
Margy would like to thank everyone for their support throughout these almost three years. All of the cards, emails, contributions, phone calls, and thoughts have helped Margy along this difficult journey. Please keep them coming! The journey to wellness continues after transplant and your support will mean even more now than ever. Let's all send our positive thoughts to Margy on Wednesday. We love you, mom!
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