The transplant

A brief update on Teri

2/16/11

It happened!

Teri received her double stem cell transplant yesterday:

1)   umbilical cord stem cells 3:15-4:00 pm

2)   Ben’s stem cells (T cell and red cell depleted) 7:45-8:15 pm

Each processed unit was 55 cc’s (2 oz).  This is the first such combined transplant performed here at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

It was uneventful and less dramatic that one envisioned like a mini-transfusion.

Teri is receiving her anti-rejection drugs around the clock.

Teri is not feeling well at the moment.  She is suffering from nausea resulting from the total body irradiation mostly and the chemotherapy partly.

Teri was especially touched by Sandy orchestrating the signing of a set of pink scrub suits with “Kick Butt” and signatures and well wishes from all immediate family including baby Jack, close friends in Columbus, nurses from 4TN and the BMT unit, and staff from my division.  The thoughtfulness and support brought her to tears.

Please send your thoughts and prayers to Teri as she continues on this difficult phase of her journey.