Our little warrior sound asleep on Nana’s tummy
Liam has GVHD of the gut They will be starting him on steroids today. Please pray the steroids work. Thank you
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a complication that can occur after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant in which the newly transplanted donor cells attack the transplant recipient’s body.
More Info on GVHD http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001309.htm
The family and friends of our little warrior, Liam Smith are uniting to raise support in helping him and his family as they fight to overcome Liam’s rare, but life threatening disease. We hope you will join us.
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Liam R. Smith
P.O. Box 913
Woodland, WA 98674
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This was taken 12 days before Liam was admitted to the Emergency Room.
34 days after starting HLH-2004 Protocol, chemotherapy and steroid treatment.
DAY +10
WBC <0.2
ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) 0
Platelets 13
Today, I was admitted to the hospital to start the preparation to receive donor cells from my big brother Hunter. Please keep us both in your prayers.
www.seattlechildrens.org
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
United States
PHONE: 206.987.2000
Dr. Jean Sanders built the pediatric transplant program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and provided exemplary medical care and compassion for thousands of patients and their families. During her career she trained more than 90 specialists in her field and authored over 300 scientific publications. She also chaired multiple cooperative research group studies and served as advisor for many medical and scientific organizations including the Children's Oncology Group, the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, the American Academy of Pediatrics and National Institutes of Health.
Click on the photo to read about Dr. Jean Sanders. You will be redirected to http://questmagazine.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/pediatric-transplant-pioneer-jean-sanders-built-the-hutchinson-centers-and-the-nations-pediatric-transplant-program/
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