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Hi Connie,

It is so amazing and comforting to hear from others in the same difficult situation. Thank you!

We've been wondering about infections - they seem to be part of the illness - but we are thinking that since my dad stays home and there are no young children around, he may not be at such a high risk. Although he is grumbling that going to the dr every other week is going to increase his risk.

But I'm thinking that maybe the infections are a reaction to the blood transfusions. Or even the blast cells in the blood.

I haven't read much about family members giving blood to increase the body's acceptance level. Another subject to research. -d