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Hi to all,

It is official, now is a good time to proceed with transplant.  The AP24534 drug

is working, but not without side effects. I have had to receive 3 red cell

transfusions since May 1, and this is at the lowest dose permitted.  Dr. Cortes

feels that since I have responded some, 4 out of 20 normal cells, it would be an

ideal time for a successful transplant. I spoke with Dr DeLima, the BMT dr at

MDACC, yesterday and he also agrees with Dr Cortes. Since I am still in Chronic

phase, the transplant will be a Mini transplant. Hopefully, it will be enough to

get me to the ultimate " remission " .  My sister, the donor,  is a complete 10/10

match.  I don't have dates yet. My employer changed our insurance 7/1/10 so we

need to go through the approval stages once again. My goal, is to be home by the

Holidays!! Yes I know, winters in TX are much better than in Iowa, but I won't

be heartbroken if I miss out on some of that warm weather. 

Working out a schedule for caregiving will be the next step. I don't want anyone

to have to spend so much time there at once.  If anyone has suggestions, please

let me know. This is crucial to a full recovery.

God Bless to you all,

Jackie S.

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