Yesterday, 12/18, was the 2 month anniversary of John's haplo bone marrow transplant. The marrow is well engrafted - a cause for real celebration. We have high hopes for the 3rd month anniversary on Jan 18; John's doctors say patients often begin feeling remarkably better at about that time.
The up and down pattern continues for now. Blood counts dropped to the point where John needed a transfusion a couple of days ago; wbc are lowish at 3.7 and platelets are very low at 24,000. Hemoglobin holds steady at about 9 since the transfusion. John's weight is up to 167 which is still way too thin but so much better than 157 of a few days ago. In the down category, the virus numbers are dropping, The aggressive twice daily viral IV med schedule continues for the time being. John is walking and exercising more and getting stronger every day.
Thank you for all of the cards, comments, emails, and phone messages. John really enjoys keeping up with all of your news. And most special thanks for your continuing good thoughts and prayers.
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