Dad a Donor for Jennifer

Laurie Randel here – pinch updating since Jennifer, Mary and Tim are in Houston beginning this next treatment.

On Monday, Jennifer was fitted for protective molds for her radiation treatment to shield her kidneys and lungs.

Tim has been taking neupogen shots for the past three days trying to get his white cells elevated to an acceptable level for the stem cell harvest. He almost got there today, so they gave him one more injection and tomorrow they will harvest the cells. The side effects of the neupogen are dizziness, headaches, and some pain. Although, I’m sure it’s tough for Jennifer to see her daddy in some discomfort, he is in an enviable position to all of us who love Jennifer.

Then on Thursday, Jennifer’s central line will be surgically implanted and she will be admitted to the hospital on Thursday evening. Friday, she will undergo one day of radiation followed by four days of chemo. Wednesday will be a rest day and next Thursday will be transplant day.

Thank you for your continued prayers and words of encouragement. They mean so much to the whole family!

Keep checking for new updates!
Laurie Randel

note: the above entry is a copy originally posted on our ‘Caring Bridge’ website.