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Day 93 From Lynda
Update 12 Hi everyone — it feels good to be writing this myself. The last several weeks have been harder than I ever imagined, and quieter than I expected. Recovery isn’t dramatic most days. It’s slow, uneven, and full of little adjustments that don’t look like much from the outside but take real effort on…
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Lynda Is Co■ing Back to Life
Update #11 Hi everyone, After weeks of pain, exhaustion, and uncertainty, Lynda is finally starting to co■e back to life. The nausea and vo■iting that felt endless are easing, and she’s beginning to eat and drink again. The doctors re■ain encouraged, even as her blood levels continue to fluctuate. Today’s nu■bers were down — a…
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Day +30
Hello Everyone, We hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. Unfortunately, it was worse than we prepared for. Just a couple of days after my last post, Lynda’s condition took a turn for the worse. The side effects of the transplant chemo — especially the painful mucositis and esophagitis — intensified significantly. Eating…
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Day +10
Update #9 Hello Everyone, Today is Day +10 since Lynda’s transplant — an important milestone on her 100-day journey. The last five days have been focused on managing the aftereffects of the post-transplant chemotherapy. The treatments did exactly what they were intended to do, but they’ve also brought tough short-term side effects. Lynda is now…
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Post Transplant Days +1 & +2
Update #8 Hi everyone, Lynda is now two days past transplant, and things have gone remarkably well so far. Other than some minor nausea and a headache — both quickly addressed by her care team — she is doing great. Today, Day +3, begins the final round of two days of very strong chemotherapy. This…
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Day 0 Transplant Day
Update #7 Hi everyone, This afternoon at 2:30, Lynda will receive her stem cell transplant. The doctors call today “Day 0” — the start of a new chapter and a second chance at life. It’s often described as a new birthday, and that feels exactly right. The transplant itself is a straightforward procedure, but the…
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Transplant Tomorrow
Update #6 Hello everyone! Lynda completed her four days of pre-transplant chemotherapy last night. It wasn’t easy, but she handled it with the same strength and determination she’s shown throughout this journey. Today is what the doctors call a “day of rest.” After an intense stretch of treatment, this pause is vital — a chance…
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Admission Day
Update #5 Hi everyone, Lynda was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic today, and they wasted no time starting her chemotherapy. This begins the critical week of conditioning that will prepare her body for transplant on October 2. Getting here has taken months of treatment, tests, and waiting. Walking into the hospital carried a mix of…
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Ready For Admission
Update #4 Hi everyone, Today marked Lynda’s last round of appointments before admission to the Cleveland Clinic. We met with the transplant doctor and reviewed all of her test results. Everything looks very good, and she is in excellent condition heading into transplant. Lynda will be admitted on September 27, with her transplant scheduled for…
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A Big Milestone
Update #3 Hi Everyone, The transplant timing has now been worked out, and the donor is officially aligned with Lynda’s schedule. That was a big piece of the puzzle, and we’re relieved to have clarity. The plan was to start her third cycle of chemotherapy this past week, but because her neutrophil counts were too…