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Caroltri,
It sounds like this is happening at a dizzying pace. I know several patients, including my wife, who expected to have more time to prepare for a transplant, but had the doctors tell them "let's go, the sooner the better." It can leave your head spinning.
It's lucky that you had the blood test in which they discovered your low counts, lucky that your sister is a perfect match, and lucky that they consider you a great candidate for a transplant. But you can't depend solely on good fortune to get you through your treatment, so be sure to ask lots of questions (of your doctor, or even here in at Marrowforums) so you'll know what's going on and why. I think that well-informed and involved patients have the best outcomes. They "make their own luck."
Please let us know how next week's appointment goes. I hope we can be part of your support team.
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