Just when I think it can’t be possibly be as bad as the day before, wham, I am hit with a reality. Not only CAN it be, but it is. The thing about entering into this process and going through the chemotherapy and radiation involved in a Stem Cell transplant is it all builds on the day before. You really have no idea how quickly your body will dump those poisons.
I thought I was over the hump pain-wise, then I had a last dose of methotrexate yesterday, they tell me that will likely add 2 more days to my mouth pain. It has. I wakened today with sores and difficulty swallowing.
That’s the bad news. And easy trade for the good news!!!
Dr Chaudry (transplant Dr and program head of the BMT program) did a happy dance! He said it had to do with Neutrophils. This is the first sign they see that the transplant is working. He went on to explain this is the first step necessary in seeing success in the transplant.
Dr. Chaudry also explained that along with this, I may feel exhaustion because my body is working on building an immune system.
Yup, I’m feeling it. I just want to sleep all the time!
So, I’m off to help with the FIGHT…back to bed.
Goodnight All
Peace & Love,
Trish
Trish G 
Dancing in Edmonton! Rest and grow that immune system. Meanwhile, I’m still mentioning you every night in my prayers and will keep doing so.
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Thinking about you today drinking your coffee at the pool when I thought of waiting for swimming lessons last year! I miss your face so get well soon…..positive vibes and restfully sleeps!!
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Sleep sweet Trish! Let those cells do their thing! As always, in my thoughts. Xoxo
Kriss
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Dr Chaudry is one wonderful Dr…. He sure brings it down to layman language… When he gives you the news of the neutrophils, no matter how sick you are he can sure make you forget for a little while…Just keep up… keeping up… and build them all the way up to being able to join the family at the apartment…Sooooo happy you have grabbed on to the donor cells…
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Just did a happy dance here in Toronto – they are spreading around the globe! I wouldn’t be surprised if you hear about them in France and Australia soon… Today is a bit of a cloudy day for me, as I’m 6000km away from my wife on our 10th wedding anniversary, but you just broke through the clouds with a ray of sunshine. Thanks Trish. Alway helping others, even when you’re not trying 🙂
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It is a good things Dr Chaudry has travelled this road many times before else one might wonder if we are going in circles. Thank goodness we have early signs it is working…keep being your brave self Trish…you are well on your way!!
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Keep climbing that mountain!! Thinking about you on your journey! Keep picturing that strong immune system building in your body!! Let those care givers keep buzzing about you, and helping you! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers 🙂
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Good night, sweet dreams. ❤
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