Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Blast Off

Well I got my stem cells back all cleansed and revitalised and can now focus on getting my strength back and recovering. The risk of infection is most heightened over the next few days. Dr Testorie was there and a collection of nurses and made it a special occasion for me as they treat it like a birthday. They gave me a bag with goodies and a card signed by the nurses all that was missing was a cake don`t know if its on the special diet plan. My blood counts are what is expected at the moment but my glands in my neck are up and nausea is an issue. They are switching the anti biotics round and the anti emetics. Craig is keeping a close eye on proceedings and the phone calls and messages help.
All the best Sharon and Craig

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hope you are well today, Happy Thanksgiving, it is a day to truly be thankful. Sandy did well with her transplant today.

About Me

I work as an RN in Endoscopy at John C. Lincoln Hospital and in 2006 I was diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma, a condition that has no known treatment and was always symptom management. After doing some research, I discovered Dr. Burt, a doctor in Chicago who is pioneering the use of stem cell transplant to treat Scleroderma. This process uses my own stem cells - taken from me, cleaned, and then re-introduced back into my body, so that it will no longer recognize the Scleroderma. This is a very basic summary of a complex procedure. Systemic Scleroderma has a very poor prognosis and with my symptoms worsening I feel that this is my only chance at getting treatment and reversing my symptoms. I have worked for 6 years at JCL, Deer Valley and hope to continue there with excellence. I wish to continue be a good mother to my 2 boys, a good wife to my wonderful husband, and maybe one day be a good grandmother.