Wednesday May 20, 2009
Today Michelle underwent a stem cell procedure, where doctors took bone marrow from her leg and reinfused it into her blood stream. This procedure is supposed to jump start her immune system so her body is strong enough to fight the cancer. They use it not only for cancer but for M.S., diabetes, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. It sounds complicated but it is a very normal procedure at the Oasis of Hope. The surgery took 45-minutes. Michelle was put under and is still recovering and resting in her room this afternoon.
This morning, before the procedure, Michelle was doing great. Mom and Michelle went to a nutrition class. Watch out, she is going to turn all of us into vegans, you too Doug. The vegan diet is working for Mom, she has more energy and she says she feels more alive. We all could use a little of that. Only two more days to go on this first run. Mom and Michelle will return to Salt Lake on Saturday, just look for the two ladies in Mexican hats. Ariba......Ariba. Signing off for now.....Joana
Hi Michelle!
ReplyDeleteI just posted a comment and am not sure it went through. So here's another attempt.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. All of us Pass Family members here in Othello want you to know that we love you and know that through our fasting and prayers that the will of our Heavenly Father will be done.
You have such a beautiful family. We look forward to seeing you in July.
Love, Scott, Pam, and Family