

After a couple stressful weeks post transplant, Kancho is regaining strength! He is taking daily walks around the unit and laughed at the magician that came by patient rooms yesterday. His blood counts are recovering which is confirmation that Engraphment has occurred. This means we have achieved one of the two markers that indicate the transplant was a success. The second will not come until his post-transplant PET scan in May, which we are confident will show remission. The doctors advise us not to throw any BIG parties until Kancho has clear PET scans for the next 2 years as indication of his CURE. Given the nature of his type of cancer, Kancho will need to get quarterly PET scans to watch for relapse indicators.
Kylee and I will be moving from Raleigh into an apartment close to the hospital this weekend in anticipation of Kancho's discharge (could be as early as this Sunday)! He will be required to attend daily clinic appointments here following discharge to make sure his body is strong enough to return home. Once we return home, he will be followed by our NEMC oncologist.
God Bless,
Ali, Kancho and Kylee