Time to re-group!

The initial autologous stem cell collection attempt (11-29-09 thru 12-11-09) was unsuccessful for Kancho. The doctors are moving onto "plan B" which includes the addition of Mozobil. This medication is suppose to prompt a quick release of stem cells from the patients bone marrow within the 12 hr period following the injection. Kancho will be injected with the Mozobil at 9pm on 12/27/09 and they will try to collect his stem cells in the 1-2 days that follow (the Mozobil can only be given for 4 days max). If successful, Kancho will go inpatient for the actual transplant procedure on or before 1/5/10, and remain in the hospital for 30 days. Once discharged, we have to remain in Chapel Hill for 3-6 weeks until Kancho's blood counts "recover" and they are comfortable releasing him from their care. Our estimated return to Kannapolis will now be mid to late February 2010. The positive side to this setback is that we now get to spend Christmas Day (also Kancho's birthday) together YEY!!!!! Kancho's sister Fran is arriving today from VA to spend some time with us before the holiday. Photo is of Kancho and Kylee at a Raleigh library looking at books about Horses :-)

Thanks for all the continued prayers and positive thoughts,

Ali, Kancho and Kylee