The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins
Prior to treatment, Sept 27, 2010 in front of the Huntsman Cancer Center

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Stem Cell Collection

Today and yesterday were occupied with stem cell collection.  The machine to Clancy's right extracts stem cells from his blood and returns the blood to his body.  The entire volume of his blood circulates through the machine five times during the 4-hour collection process.  It's an amazing process and hopefully it will lead to a successful transplant of his stem cells in about two weeks.  The cells that are being collected have no identity yet.  They don't know if they will be muscles, toe nails, etc.  The hope is they no longer have the ability to become cancer cells.

"It has been a grueling three weeks of poisoning to rid my body of cancer.  I had no idea how important the emotional support from everyone would be.  It has made me keep pressing on.  Thanks to everyone."
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    It is amazing what we can do, and more amazing what He can do for us. I wish I could do more to help you with all this even while at the same time I am already doing the most that is humanly possible-you are in my prayers. Take care, my friend.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    so at this moment, I cannot see the pic. Not sure why.

    but........hoping you do get to come home for the week.

    and.........ilt is nice to see you post in the 1st person vs your ghost writer.

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  3. deniseOctober 16, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    We are keeping up our thoughts and prayers for you.

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  4. Scrawny TawnyOctober 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Praying for you!! So sorry I did not get a chance to see you before you left, but know that I think and pray for you often and am looking forward to seeing you smile in person again soon!! Hugs!

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