Thursday, July 28, 2011

100%

Not only am I currently cancer-free, I am now 100 percent Kristen blood, not a trace of my own left. The results of my bone marrow biopsy from Day +32 came in: My immune system has been completely replaced with one identical to my sister's. This is excellent news – and not just because I can now get away with a crime scot-free. The most excellent part is that my new bone marrow is functioning very well on its own. My blood cell levels are in the normal range for the first time in years. There hasn't been any need for transfusions because all systems are functioning well, proving that my sister's donor cells gave me a very strong graft.

She and my mom came to see us in NYC yesterday. It was the first time I had seen her since transplant. Standing next to her I told her that I could feel the vibrations between us, like magnets. She laughed and asked me if I was crazy and I said, yes. But I really could feel it: good vibrations flowing through my veins.




9 comments:

  1. this is fantastic news Karin.....can feel the glow through the computer screen!!! enjoy the magic.

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  2. Whoo hoo! What wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  3. Best news ever! So happy for you and that you have a new lease on life. Enjoy every minute! But don't stop blogging -- I really enjoy your posts!

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  4. So cool! Connected for life in a whole new way! Love it!!

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  5. Yay! Yay! Yay!!!

    You are an INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    carrielandrew

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  6. Wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you!

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  7. Absolutely amazing!!! So happy for you, brings tears to my eyes!! Much Love - Karen Jacobs

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  8. 100% - like 100% juice, 100% organic - like 100% cancer free, doing with 100% of some mighty fine awesome sister blood!! Nothing could be bloody better that blood-sister blood that has obliterated the bad cancer blood! Well go have a bloody good time being cancer free!!!!

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