Dr. Marina ( Oncology ), and Dr. Alexander ( Nephrology ) are recommending the trasnplant be postponed until the first of the year. The tests indicate that Madison's platelet counts are low. Since she responds so well to Dialysis, and because there is no emergency situation, it sounds like they want to give Madison's blood and bone marrow a chance to catch up in the platelet department.
Another component in the decision, is that after Madison's operation she will be immune suppressed and will need to be kept away from the general public for a period of 100 days. Since we are coming into the Holiday Season, the break will give the family an opportunity to enjoy the Holidays and rest up for the transplant.
Also, the bone marrow biopsy/aspirate procedure is happening Wednesday. The results will be available on Friday during the Clinic visit with Dr. Marina. Fingers are still crossed and prayers a plenty are being said while we await this final test. Dr. Marina told Lisa it was just a formality doing this test; but that could have been what I wanted to hear. Madison never has had cancer cells in her bone marrow. We were always on pins and needles awaiting the result of these 2 tests.
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