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January 8, 2005 at 7:19 pm in reply to: Any advice?? #2897

shirlsgirl
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Hi Sarah,

Welcome! I’m sorry about your diagnosis. You’ll find alot of information and tremendous support on this board. take care, Jody

January 8, 2005 at 7:12 pm in reply to: George is in the hospital again #2923

shirlsgirl
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Kate,

I’m so sorry to hear about George. Thinking of you both, Jody

January 7, 2005 at 7:58 pm in reply to: It has been a long time……… #2867

shirlsgirl
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Hi Vance and Ruby!

So glad to hear that Ruby’s doing well!

I would love to hear more about the procedure with cord blood as my mom is meeting with a bone marrow transplant team next month.

Thanks for posting and welcome back! Jody

January 7, 2005 at 7:48 pm in reply to: Lung Fungal Infection #2881

shirlsgirl
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Hi Christina,

To diagnose fungal infection in the lungs a bronch wash (or bronchial lavage)- bronchial tubes of the lung are repeatedly washed with water to obtain a good sample to culture, or a biopsy of the lung are performed.

Treatment –
amphotericin B (Fungizone) is the first-line therapy. For patients who do not respond to oral amphotericin B, another option is a different formulation of the same drug called liposomal amphotericin B.

For patients who fail to respond or who cannot tolerate amphotericin B, another drug called itraconazole (Sporanox)is given daily. Treatment generally lasts about 3 months.

Hope your dad feels better soon.
Take care, Jody

Here’s a great article:
http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00038720.html

January 7, 2005 at 3:34 am in reply to: Slightly off-topic (blood donation fears) #2805

shirlsgirl
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Neil, I’m sorry about your mom! She must have felt awfully tired with a HGB so low. How is her appetite? I hope she feels better soon! Jody

January 7, 2005 at 3:27 am in reply to: SCT possible #2861

shirlsgirl
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Great news Bill! Please keep us posted. Jody

January 7, 2005 at 3:24 am in reply to: Talked with Audrey at MDS Foundation #2855

shirlsgirl
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hahaha! thanks for making me laugh! Tell him it’s for his own good!
Good Luck! Jody

January 6, 2005 at 7:16 pm in reply to: high wbc #2846

shirlsgirl
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Hi Eve,

Your Dad’s white count is slightly high,possibly because of his infection. I’m not sure how long it takes for the wbc’s to come down after an infection. The neutrophils are elevated possibly in response to the infection?? I’m not too sure about what would cause the lymphs to drop…how have they been running before he was sick? sorry, I’m not very helpful..how’s he feeling now?

take care, Jody

January 6, 2005 at 4:39 pm in reply to: Slightly off-topic (blood donation fears) #2798

shirlsgirl
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definately get the cookies, you’ll deserve a sweet treat! Good luck!

January 6, 2005 at 4:16 pm in reply to: Slightly off-topic (blood donation fears) #2796

shirlsgirl
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Hi Carrie,

Pam has some great advice, I can’t think of anything to add…except you’re awesome! “You go girl!”

January 6, 2005 at 4:09 pm in reply to: I lost my smile today !!! #2822

shirlsgirl
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Alexa, I agree with April and Carrie please feel free to vent anytime. You are among friends, please take care and I hope you feel better soon. Jody

January 6, 2005 at 4:02 pm in reply to: transferred to AML #2789

shirlsgirl
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Pam, So sorry to hear the news. Wishing you a quick and easy remission and a SC donor match.Thinking of you, Jody

January 6, 2005 at 3:38 am in reply to: Can I share my dad's story with you? #2656

shirlsgirl
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Thank you so much for sharing your story! Jody

January 6, 2005 at 3:33 am in reply to: Info in signature …. like Carrie #2739

shirlsgirl
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Awesome, thanks for a great idea! Jody

January 5, 2005 at 11:12 pm in reply to: bloodwork #2695

shirlsgirl
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Thank you everyone!! I’ll pass the info. on to my mom!
ps. Jimbob, wow 385,000…how did they get them down? How are your counts now?
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