Tuesday, November 20, 2012

November 20 - Stem cell harvest, Day 2

No more Cobe-spectra
A second long day was spent attached to the Cobe-spectra. Great news, enough stem cells have been harvested, meaning Dennis will not need to spend a third day on this machine.

We left Detroit and are home this evening. 

Dennis is doing well, albeit a bit weak and tired from the procedure. He does have thrombocytopenia - his blood platelet count is low, which is normal after a stem cell harvest. Special care must be taken against an open injury, so no shaving with razor blades for 5 days. . . and he can't run with scissors.


Because platelets are needed for clotting, cutting himself with a low platelet count will put Dennis into a possible '911' situation. 

The next milestone in this journey is the transplant. Stay tuned to this space and we'll let you know when.

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  1. CindygNovember 21, 2012

    WELCOME HOME DENNIS!! Rest well...Wishing you strength and swift recovery...I know Debra will take great care of you...you're in the best of loving & caring hands:-)

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  2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012

    Great to hear you are back home. Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you both. You have a lot of support through this journey. (((HUGS)))
    Mark & Gina

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