Day 108
Dr. K told John he should commit himself to whatever decision he makes on where to get treatment and he has decided to go with the trial in Seattle. That seems like the right decision to me - why not go to the best clinic in the world and receive the newest treatment offered? Lots of reasons, of course, but it still makes the most sense.
I will call them today and start the process, so we can get him started as soon as possible. I suspect that will take several weeks though. In the meantime, there is the possibility of relapse, and, more likely, infections. Fungal infections are the worst of the risks. When your immune system is compromised, a fungus can take over inside and threaten your life. I read of one patient who was ready for a transplant and got a fungal infection that lodged in his liver. It took a year to cure.
Anyway, that's the choice and now we have a lot to do.
I will call them today and start the process, so we can get him started as soon as possible. I suspect that will take several weeks though. In the meantime, there is the possibility of relapse, and, more likely, infections. Fungal infections are the worst of the risks. When your immune system is compromised, a fungus can take over inside and threaten your life. I read of one patient who was ready for a transplant and got a fungal infection that lodged in his liver. It took a year to cure.
Anyway, that's the choice and now we have a lot to do.
