November 19 - Stem cell harvest, Day 1

Cobe-spectra

Tired, and very sore from laying on his back, and in one position, for 6 hours, Dennis has completed day 1 of 2 harvest days. With both arms hooked to this machine (called a Cobe-spectra), a patient absolutely CANNOT MOVE their right arm for fear of dislocating the line.

Blood is being removed through Dennis' right arm, then runs through the machine where the stem cells are being retrieved, and then his blood is returned to him through his left arm. Amazing.

We will return to Karmanos bright and early tomorrow morning for another day of harvest.


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