Repulsive Rash, Loathsome Lips and Heinous Hair

June 16, 2013.Reading time 8 minutes.

My Graft vs. Host symptoms were getting worse, so Todd urged me to email Dr. F to alert him. I was not scheduled to see him for another 10 days, but he emailed back immediately and told me to come in the next day and he would squeeze me in. So, back up to COH […]

One Year, One Transplant, One For Sale Sign, One Arm

June 4, 2013.Reading time 10 minutes.

Today marks Day 172 post bone marrow transplant! One year ago, I went to see my internist, Dr. C., for “stiff muscles,” and she referred me to a rheumatologist, an infectious disease specialist and a neurologist within a week. I had no idea what the next year would entail: 263 blood tests, 4 bone marrow […]