Month: July 2019

Last week I traveled to MSK for a series of tests and my one year biopsy. My counts are within range and nothing seemed out of ordinary. The initial results of my biopsy indicated no leukemia present, which we are all quite happy about. It will take a couple of more weeks for the detailed analysis to be completed. That will tell us more about where my immunity stands and other genetic details. Based on my immunity level a vaccination protocol will be planned for the next several months.

I won’t have to return to MSK for another three months. The frequency of the biopsies will decrease. If all goes well I should only receive two more – at the 1.5 and 2 year marks. I will continue with the monthly chemo shots since I have been tolerating those well. We decided to extend those out to 18 months. This week I am working on my 11th cycle so I am not quite done with those yet.

One year ago today I received my stem cell transplant. I am now one year old. My transplant occurred at 6:33 pm on the 6th of July, 2018. The execution of the transplant was quick; all it took was a prepared syringe that was injected into my IV. The majority of the work occurred before and after the actual transplant.

My family surprised me with a birthday cake. You can tell it was a surprise since I dressed so nicely for the photo. And yes, I was able to blow out all the candles at once.