WARWICK's Latest Update on his POST ASCT journey thus far...

[socrates_8]

Post by MPN-MATE Admin » Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:39 pm

Evening all...

As some of you may recall, sometime ago in 2021, Warwick, (one of our committee members), underwent his Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) journey.

While his condition is deemed a success, the journey itself remains ongoing w/ quite a few twists & turns...

However, if any of you are interested, best you direct your questions through MATES to Warwick, simply because Warwick is a bit of a 'Technophobe' when it comes to computers etc...

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There certainly are some interesting aspects of being the beneficiary of an ASCT, (hopefully they are all as successful of course), however, fascinating nonetheless...

Not sure if everyone fully comprehends some of the benefits that such a process can actually deliver to its recipients... (?)

For instance; the ASCT intentionally aims to remove one's existing "Immune System" by creating a completely new Hybrid replacement, through the advent of the Donor's gift of matching 'Stem cells'.

Warwick has told me a great deal about some of this journey thus far, and one or more of the more amazing things that have transpired, according to Warwick:

* He has now gone from Blood Type 'O' to 'A'

* He has a completely new 'Immune System'

* He is currently again having to once again undergo, all of the earlier vaccinations that we have as children: mumps, chickenpox, measles, polio, TB etc, etc...

* According to Warwick, he believes he no longer recognises himself in the mirror...

Just to highlight this last point, included below is a B4 & Post ASCT photograph of Warwick... You be the judge, does he look different to you?

Best wishes all...

For & on behalf of Warwick, (naturally) any & all questions will be forwarded on to Warwick...

Stay safe, happy & well guys...

Steve

[MFBMT2011]

Nice to hear. Co-incidentally I had a quick chat with him yesterday using whatsapp, once I had worked out how to dial an Australian mobile! He sounded good and as you indicate is making sound progress. regards

Chris

ps Despite being careful I have picked up Covid from a skiing trip. 11 years out from SCT with no real symptoms, I am on day four and okay.

[socrates_8 in reply to MFBMT2011]

Hey Chris...

Belated NY's tidings my friend...

Very sorry to learn that you've had to contend w/ CV–19. Fortunately, for you, you were obviously vaccinated, (I'm assuming that's why you were/are basically asymptomatic etc).

Best wishes & I trust that you will be hitting the slopes again real soon...

Warwick mentioned he's been chatting w/ you Chris. I know he's wishing his recovery would expedite his return to normalcy. However, generally speaking, he does seem to be doing much better these days...

Stay safe, happy & well my friend...

Steve

[Otterfield in reply to MFBMT2011]

So sorry you have Covid. I wish you a swift recovery.

[Kdavie12]

Thank you for sharing, what a transformation! It gives us hope.

[Otterfield]

As you can imagine it is hugely encouraging for me to read about others' SCT journeys so thank you to you and to Warwick. He does look completely different! I guess those are "chemo curls" which I've been told to expect. I know that it's impossible to tell from a photo but he looks well.

[socrates_8 in reply to Otterfield]

Hey Jennie...

Yes, very curly is he not? :-))

His face is also much rounder, & Warwick has gained some weight too... But generally-speaking, he looks & sounds much healthier than prior to his ASCT...

Very best wishes w/ your ongoing journey too Jennie... I will try to get Warwick to respond himself in due course etc...

Stay safe, happy & well...

Steve

[ConniesDad]

Send my best wishes to Warwick for a continued recovery. I must say he looks really well. I am hoping that I can make as good a recovery after my SCT as he seems to have.

[socrates_8 in reply to ConniesDad]

Thanks Gary...

Will do, hope all's well in your world also...

Cheers

Steve

[Ettiel]

Hey Steve - really good to get that news about Warwick. Very encouraging for those planning to have an SCT. He looks amazing! The picture of health though I’m sure he has a way to go yet. Thanks for posting.

Take care,

Ettiel

[socrates_8 in reply to Ettiel]

Hey there Ettiel...

Thanks for your response, lovely to hear from you also... I hope your treatment of using Rux' did help w/ your enlarged spleen, as I recall reading about some of your concerns quite some time ago...

Warwick still has a 'few bumps in the road' to ov ercome, but he is certainly doing much better, that is certain.

Stay happy, safe & well Ettiel...

Steve

[Ettiel in reply to socrates_8]

Hey Steve - yes thanks I’m feeling really well and Rux has been great for me and fingers crossed it continues for as long as possible. . No problem with spleen now. Also survived The Pandemic without catching the virus so far. I hope the same for you. Also hope your MF is giving you as little trouble as possible. Really good to see you back on the forum with your always interesting and informative posts. Keep well Steve. 😄

Ettiel

[EmeraldA]

Hi Socrates and Warwick, thank you for the update. It is so great to hear that his recovery is going so well. The bravery and resilience that is required to go through this process is to be commended and it is lovely to see such a lovely pic of Warwick looking so well. He does look different too! I hope his recovery continues to go well. Brona

[socrates_8 in reply to EmeraldA]

Hey Brona...

Been a while... I shall pass on your well wishes to Warwick of course...

Stay happy & safe Brona...

Best wishes

Steve

[EmeraldA in reply to socrates_8]

Thank you. It has been a while I hope all is well with you? BX

[champ30]

Hi Steve, great to hear from you and that your SCT has been a great success.... Good luck and kind regards Lynn

[socrates_8 in reply to champ30]

Hey there Lynn...

Belated NY's tidings to you & yours...

It is not my ASCT Lynn, but an Update on one of our members 'Warwick'...

I shall pass on your kind wishes ...

Stay safe & well Lynn...

Steve

[Threelions]

Thanks so much for sharing. Extremely interesting & informative. There are many things that I wasn’t aware of .

Just one question though.

The transformation in the 2 pics is interesting. No Spurs items being worn in the latter. Has the process changed the team you support? If so I’d personally say that’s another benefit😀

[socrates_8 in reply to Threelions]

Hey... :-))

That's an hilarious observation...

I'll be certain to ask Warwick for a response...

Best wishes & hope you manage to enjoy the snorkel, (sounds interesting). I've done some in the tropics, (NO suits required...

Best

Steve

[Threelions]

Thanks Steve👍You ought to mention to Warwick that I’m a Chelsea supporter (hence I couldn’t resist a bit of banter).

Send him my best wishes and tell him he doesn’t have to hold back on any response he may wish to make😂

[socrates_8 in reply to Threelions]

Will do... :-))

Steve

[Cja1956]

Hi, Steve, good to hear from you. The difference in the photos is astounding. I’m happy for him that the procedure was a success. I hope he overcomes those “bumps in the road” and is feeling as good as he looks. Thanks for sharing.

All the best,

Cindy

[socrates_8 in reply to Cja1956]

Hey Cindy...

Trusting all's well in your world too... Belated NY's tidings...

I've suggested to Warwick that he come & say thanks when he has a moment...

Best wishes Cindy, stay happy, safe & well...

Steve

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[Meatloaf9]

Thank you for posting. Great news that Warwick is doing well, he certainly looks good. Hope he feels as well. I am sure it has been a tough road but he is obviously tougher. Best for a continued complication free recovery.

[socrates_8 in reply to Meatloaf9]

Cheers Meatloaf...

Hopefully he will stop by shortly to say hi...

Best wishes

Steve

[JediReject]

Well done Warwick looking great, , , What a transformation pre and post. Always a boost to see another lucky winner after taking a spin on the SCT roulette wheel. . . Took me ages to grow a few whiskers back !!

Chris

[socrates_8 in reply to JediReject]

Hey Chris...

Good to hear from you too...

He's certainly not short of whiskers... Almost ready for the shearing shed 'Down Under'... :-))

Best wishes Chris...

Steve

[mhos61]

Great news Steve, I have wondered how Warwick’s doing, so thanks for the update.

He’s looking really healthy, but I’m sure it’s been a tough journey to get to this. Pass my regards on to him. I hope he continues to do well.

Hope you’re doing ok too Steve.

Love to all xx

[socrates_8]

Hey cheers & likewise Mary...

Hopefully, Warwick will stop by shortly...

Best wishes, stay, happy safe & well ...

Steve

[Aldebaran25]

I love your post! very positive and so interesting. All the very best to Warwick and his trasformation!

[socrates_8 in reply to Aldebaran25]

Cheers & thanks for popping by too...

Steve

[pj1963]

What absolutely wonderful news. I have often wondered how Warwick is doing and, as others have said, his is a really encouraging story. Please do give him my best wishes, Steve. And I hope you too are doing well.Paula

[socrates_8 in reply to pj1963]

Hey Paula...

Thanks for your Post, & yes I'm doing just fine too...

Stay safe, happy & well Paula...

Steve

[EPguy]

So neat. It seems like refreshing the operating system, then you got to load all the anti-virus software all over again. The fact the that all those vaxes should work is a great sign of how amazing the ACST is.

[socrates_8 in reply to EPguy]

Cheers EPguy...

Yes, quite astounding, makes me wonder what else may have been indirectly affected in all people who have successfully undergone an ASCT?

Interesting indeed...

Steve