It is worth mentioning that Tina and Jeff received very positive news today. The chemotherapy is working and has wiped out his stem cells/ white blood cells completely. It's making Jeff feel horribly, but its necessary. He is at Emory now. He went in for a routine visit, but is low on platelets and hemoglobin, so he before he leaves, he will receive a blood transfusion and something else.
Next week is a busy week. Now that the stem cells are wiped out, Jeff will start receiving medications that will encourage new stem cell growth. If the doctors can retrieve good stem cells, they will be able to start harvesting Jeff's own cells and use those for his stem cell procedure. Otherwise, Jeff will have to have donor cells.
For more on bone marrow and stem cell transplants to treat lymphoma, please click the following: http://www.lymphomainfo.net/therapy/transplants/bmt.html
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2006 5/6 CARDINALS
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hi, blount this is margie. billies older sister. just leting you know im praying & thanking about you and your family. if you or tina need anything please let me know. i met tina at jordans dr. shes to good for you .ive been thur this with my mom & dad.you know god does everything for a reason and he will take good care of you .you are one of the good one and god takes care of the good one .if you need to talk to someone that knows how it is .call me anytime 770-468-8530 or e-mail margiebilbrey@yahoo.com all my prayer are with you god bless
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