Great news! The stem cells that have travelled across the world to Germany, been kept in a garden shed and had liquid nitrogen poured all over them when they were stored in a "dry" shipper, then travelled all the way back again, have survived and are perfectly viable for transplant.
This is really, really good news in light of the fact that we weren't able to mobilise any more new cells. Had the old cells been damaged in any way, I'd have been in deep deep trouble, with only an allogeneic transplant as an option. (someone else's stem cells).
Over the last 24 hours, since being told we could not harvest new cells, I have broken out into a cold sweat every time my mind wandered onto the subject. It terrified me thinking about the situation, and I can tell you there's not much that scares me.
Anyway that's great news and leaves me still on track for the transplant starting 12th Feb.
Healthwise, I feel good but weak from spending seven days in bed. I'm making a concerted effort to eat as much as I can (I'm just having my third breakfast now) and tonight Sarah and I will go for a walk. The first of many as I rebuild my stamina.
Cheers! ...Ron
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That is great news Ron, you weren't alone in your worry over the stem cells this is a great relief. Enjoy all the food, have some indian for me if you can handle it, or some pizza........yum....
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