Five hundred and fifty five days ago Andy received Sofia’s stem cells at room 613 / Six West, the stem cell transplant unit of Children’s Hospital Boston.
During Andy’s last visit to the clinic about a month ago a blood sample was taken to check the percentage of cells in his blood stream that come from the donated stem cells now living in his bone marrow. And today I received an email from Dr. Sachs with the following results:
T cells (CD3) = 100% donor
Granulocytes (CD15) = 100% donor
B cells (CD19) = 99% donor
He’s 100% donor.
In other words. Sofia’s stem cells are producing the cells Andy needs to fight virus and bacteria. Andy lives IMMUNE.
FAMILY SUPPORT – COURAGE – HOPE – ENDURANCE – NEW LIFE
Sometimes its a matter of timing….Sometimes its a matter of two failed approaches coming together with a twist that makes them right.. Many others have contributed to our success. As Newton said, “…. I have stood in the shoulders of giants”.
Children’s Hospital Boston is a place with very high ceilings.