Monday again!

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Hi all

Well I have spent the weekend reading all I can about bone marrow transplants - partcularly as I will need an unrelated donor due to non existence of siblings. Wish I hadn't bothered - it sounds as much fun as having my eyes burnt out with red hot needles.

Also been practising for hair loss - trying on wig - still think it looks like a wig and also trying different ways to tie scarves and  bought a few from a company on line. What is is the saying - fail to plan then plan to fail!  Hospital tomorrow - and probably starting the new pills - the chemo will follow in a few weeks - can't wait ------ not!

Trying to think of plus points - won't need to shave my legs - also had eyebrows tatooed so will still have eyebrows. Lots and lots of time to read - if I am up for it and a chance to be skinny - never achieved that yet.

Mmmm can't seem to think of any more - Got any suggestions?

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Valentinex2. I had a stem cel transplant last June. I am now fairly well recovered and back to work.

    I was an nhl man, and had my own stem cells. Are they giving you stem cells or bone marrow. If bone marrow you will owe the donor several beers - they have to extract several litres ouch. I met several aml people on the ward while I was having my treatment, it seemed similar to mine.

    Stay strong,

    Adam

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Adam

    It will be bone marrow - so you are right I will owe the donor several beers!