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Stem Cell Donation – Day 3 8-24-11 All did not go as anticipated today. I wanted to get some exercise before it got sooo hot and still get to the MD Anderson Center for early appointments, so I walked the mile or so from the motel to the hospital.  This morning I finally met the hematologistContinue reading “Stem Cell Donation – Day 3”

8-23-11 Stem Cell Donation – Day 2 Today was rough for my brother, “Paul,” but not for me.  The blood taken yesterday had to be tested to be certain I have no diseases that would prevent my acting as the stem cell donor.  I learn those results tomorrow.  Paul was back at the hospital today for a liver biopsy.  UnderContinue reading “Stem Cell Donation – Day 2”

8-22-11 Today was the first day of the process at the hospital that is to lead up to them taking of my stem cells for the transplant.  My brother (whom I will call “Paul” because (a) that is not his real name and (b) I want to respect his privacy even on the internet) left AustinContinue reading “Stem Cell Donation – Day 1”

8-21-11 What is it like to be a donor for a bone marrow/stem cell tansplant?  Since I learned that I am going to play that role, I have been trying to find out and many friends have wanted to know what is involved.  There is some information available on the internet, but much of itContinue reading “Stem Cell Transplant Donor”