Day -9 Bertiebassetts Bone Marrow Transplant

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We arrived at the Beatson to be greeted by lovely staff, room was ready and waiting for Bert. Tea and toast were served to both of us and we were left for a little while to get settled in.

Bloods taken Hickman line checked, cleaned and redressed. Apparently they have never seen a line like it everyone had to come and check it out, as there were concerns that it may not be in the right place.

X-ray and Echo all done. Blood results back Dr not happy as Bert is Neutropenic before he starts his chemo, Bone Marrow Aspiration has now to be done as they want to check the state of his Marrow before going ahead. Panic has now set in as there is now doubt as to whether he will get it or not.

Day -8 We are still sitting waiting at 1.45 to find out if they will go ahead. Bert has been in tears most of the morning,

Will write more when we have been told yes or no

Love Teri

Anonymous
  • Do hope you get a yes

    best wishes

    John

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Awww poor Bert, what an awful day waiting around on tests.

    Really hoping after everything he has been through he gets a "yes".

    Love & Strength

    Debs xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    All, Teri has been in touch and asked if I could post a comment on her behalf.

    She and Bert are now at home, the bone marrow transplant is off. The aspiration today showed active leukaemia. Further chemo is currently not an option as it is not working and is making Bert ill. It is anticipated that maintenance treatment is the way forward, i.e blood transfusions, platelets and antibiotics when required.

    Teri and Bert have an appointment at the Haematology Clinic on Thursday when they will know more.

    Obviously they are both distraught as this turn of events and Teri just feels numb - hence my post.

    I know Teri will be in touch soon, I also know how much both Teri and Bert value the support of everyone and I am 100% sure they will both be in your thoughts at this time.

    Debbie x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    speechless............

    Debs xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I don't know what to say. Bert and Teri, I'm sending all my love and hugs to you both.

    Andrew xx