Thursday 20 May 2010

Gavin: U.S.A U.S.A U.S.A...

Finding the perfect donor for Sonny isn't easy. We don't want a 100% match as the new immune system will simply go in, accept the cancer as the norm and not do anything. Too low a match and it will reject his other organs along with the cancer. The closest match found lives in America and is available to go through the procedure despite being given only ten days to do it rather than the normal eight weeks. There's still a way to go yet as they need to go through a medical and not bottle out, but we're feeling pretty good about them. It seems amazing to think that despite all the consultants, surgeons and professors, they're the only person in the whole wide world who can now realistically help Sonny.

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  1. Dear all, did you know we can donate Bone Marrow in the same way that we donate Blood? Why not Google 'How to joing the British Bone Marrow register' and consider donating Blood or Bone Marrow after you read this. If you are having "what can I do to help" thoughts and frustrations then your motivation to act on a good idea might be higher than normal......

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