[Loretta]

Well, after my 11/06 dx of AML, they tried 2 sessions of chemotherapy. They were not successful, and brought my Leukemia blasts to a low of 11% instead of the 5% goal. So, I went back into the BMT unit (which is now SCT-Stem Cell Transplant) at M.D. Anderson. Although they have never found a perfect match for me they are going ahead with a 48 yo, female mismatch at the A2 antigen. My transplant doctor is trying to do Rituxan and 2 or 3 sessions of apherisis, to calm down my antibodies, so I will be more receptive to the donor cells. My transplant date is April 17, my natural birthday. It's been a long 23 months, filled with ups and downs, new friends, and lost friends. Thank you for your support. Loretta