We are feeling very optimistic, but as Ted says "we're not out of the woods yet." They took several tubes of blood today and will do more molecular testing. They will be watching him closely over the next few months for what is called Graph versus Host disease (GVHD). It has been explained to us that all patients will have some GVHD, which usually occurs three months post-transplant.
(From the transplant notebook.) "To better understand GVHD, the role of T-cells will be defined. T-cells are special cells of the immune system that recognize foreign substances in the body such as bacteria and viruses. These cells recognize "self" from "non-self" cells in our bodies. During transplant, the donor marrow contains T-cells which may look at the patient's cells and identify them as "non-self" and launch an attack on the patient's tissues. These immune cells can also cause a release of chemicals to signal other cells to join in the attack. Because the patient's own immune system is weak from treatment, the patient cannot launch a counter attack. This attack on the patient's organs or tissues is graft-versus-host disease."
Meanwhile, Ted (a/k/a Hans) is celebrating by considering a new business ... maybe he will be in your neighborhood soon! Watch the video to join in the excitement!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n34bK7oGwOA
4 comments:
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. Let's all do the "Schnitzel Happy Dance". This is what we have all been praying about for a long time. What a great day! I hope that you start feeling it. We are so happy for you and Tina.
Have you made an appointment to get your truck painted? I'm sure Grandma Helen can get you a Schnitzel outfit made really quick.
Yeah Ted!! That's great news!!
Make sure to include our neighborhood on your Schnitzel delivery route!! Campbell will really enjoy Fetts driving up with a truck that plays music!!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for a Schnitzel! HA HA HA TOO FUNNY! Does the job come with a uniform?
I am so excited!- thank God for that huge piece of good news. I hope and pray that you will start feeling better very soon.
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