Ahmed E. IsmailDays 21 through 30: The Hunt for PlateletsFollowing the end of the engraftment fever episodes, a new problem began to appear: idiopathic thrombocytopenia.Apr 18, 2018Apr 18, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailDays 11 through 20: Saturday Night Engraftment FeverI know I’m way, way behind on posting on this blog, but the truth is that the recovery the last few weeks have been rough, and I just did…Apr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailDay 8: The Waiting Game ContinuesThe challenge of the first days after a stem cell transplant is that it’s a long, long waiting game: waiting for your existing cells to die…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailDay 0: Crossing the RubiconMy stem cells come from Donor KSH-60116488.Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailYear -7 to Now: The Dilemma of HopeI think that one of the most damaging parts of the whole treatment process has been the glimmers of hope that were associated with each…Feb 20, 2018Feb 20, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailDays -4 and -3: Hurry Up, Hurry Up, Hurry Up, and Wait!In the Air Force, in the Air Force,Feb 19, 2018Feb 19, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailDays -7 through -5: In the beginning . . . .There were a lot of IV fluids.Feb 17, 2018Feb 17, 2018
Ahmed E. IsmailWhy a blog about recovering from a stem-cell transplant to treat mycosis fungoides?Why should I put together stories about my time and treatment as a patient about to receive an allogeneic stem-cell transplant?Feb 16, 2018Feb 16, 2018