As the subject of this Post is about Warwick's Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant journey, he will come back as he progresses through each stage of this journey to share the experience w/ ALL MPNers, who might have an interest...
I met up with Warwick & his partner Nina this AM, immediately after he had received his 'Heart PICC' the central line, as can be seen in the photograph...
Warwick is in very positive spirits, and two of his sons decided to show their support for their Dad (Warwick), by shaving their heads and doing some impressive fundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation, (naturally I've invited them to repeat those efforts for MATES too...)
Hence, if you have any questions or simply just want to wish Warwick well on this stage of his MPN journey, please Post a comment here, and I am sure Warwick will respond just as soon as he is able...
Thank you all...
Steve
(For Warwick & family)
PS. Please visit MATES to reply to this POST, and Warwick will reply ASAP
Hi Warwick.Hope everything goes well for you. Sending good wishes for a speedy recovery and also to your Partner, Nina and your 2 sons. God bless, Tina.xx🤗
I am sure that Warwick will reply as soon as he is able. Apparently, (so he tells me), he is not too computer savvy... But hopefully, during his long convalescence he'll pick up a few new tricks...
Stay safe & well...
Steve
PS. Warwick starts chemotherapy to knock out his immune system as of today, as I understand it, and then engraftment target day will be the 19th of February, if all goes to plan etc...
Hi Steve , , I can see by that pic that Warwick is well up for it and that's crucial. , at no time during my actual SCT did I doubt it wasn't going to be anything but successful. And I always tried to retain a smiley face and a sense of humour though here and there not easy. It also helps your nursing team spirits who have a hard job from start to finish. (Battling the GVHD afterwards was a different matter 😬)
Yes, he seemed in great spirits and keen to get on with the process after many hold-ups due to other related health issues...
As mentioned above, hopefully he'll take some time while in recovery to start using a computer, & then respond to everyone's kind messages of encouragement etc...
All our very best wishes to Warwick over the next few weeks. The path ahead may be a hard one but everyone is behind him and encouraging him on this amazing journey.Keep the faith Warwick!
Hey, Warwick, thanks for sharing this difficult journey with us. Sending prayers for a successful and complete recovery. Your courage and positivity will pull you through. Best wishes,
Warwick contacted me today and said he's been a tad off colour for the moment, and he promises to come back to thank everyone whose wishing him well, asap...
He also provided this little clip of his new companion ~ The NOSE DRIP ~
Anyways, he appears in fine spirits, and will be back online in due course...
Thank you all...
Steve
(On behalf of Warwick & family)
Warwick & ~ The Nose Thing ~ ;-)
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