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Old Fri Mar 21, 2008, 05:58 AM
trishgen2001 trishgen2001 is offline
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Judi-Thank-you for your response. I do have contact info for nih and I will be calling them today. If there is anything good about this, it is our insurance. We don't have the worry of trying to pay for all of this. We just want what is best for her regardless. I always wondered how parents handled such news about their children's health. Now I understand you just DO what has to be done. Jessica is a trooper and has been very brave so far. We're staying strong and positive for her. How did you handle your treatment, ie the side effects, how long did it take? I just need to know what to expect. Her Dr. has been wonderful, taking all my phone calls, answering the same questions patiently, and has explained all of this. But again, she's never had AA or gone through the treatments herself. I think just reading and talking to others who have been there,done that will be a big help.
Trying to hang in there!!
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Trish, mother of Jessica age 16, diagnosed AA March 08/SAA APRIL 08/ATG/CYCLOSPORINE APRIL 08
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