On Tuesday the 16th, Dr. Tomblyn contacted Carol to inform her that the bone morrow biopsy preliminary results show a relapse of 15% to 20% of Leukemia blast cells.
Dr. Tomblyn is reducing more rapidly the anti-rejection medication (Tacrilimus / Prograf) to avoid suppressing Carol’s immune system.
Specific treatment options will be discussed at our next Monday appointment @ Moffitt.
One of the possible treatments would be the transfusion of new Lymphocytes from the original donor as long as there are no signs of GVHD. These Lymphocytes would need to be harvested and transfused to Carol as a boost to the originally transplanted cells.
In the meantime Carol continues with her usual routines. Exercising with a little moderation and eating only her delicious organic meals.
I will continue updating often.
Thank you.
Jaime
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