postponement

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The doctors have decided to post pone the stem cell harvesting by atleast a few days to see if she is clear of this adenovirus. Although she is not sick and is completely asymptomatic, the repeated nasal swab detection means there could be some virus still in her system and is too high of a risk to harvest cells with possible infectious contamination present. If she isn't clear by Monday, then we will plan to harvest next cycle. If after our Saturday and Monday appts she is in the clear, then we will still have time this cycle. Several of you have reached out and said some very reassuring and truthful words recently. You remind us that we just need to trust that these vital cells will be harvested at the best possible time and we remain grateful for the thorough efforts of our medical team at Duke who are taking such good are of our little girl. After initial disappointment, we are now keeping our eyes focused forward on completing this cycle and scheduling the stem cell harvesting at the best optimal time so that Charlotte can continue awe us in her fight to beat this cancer. We thank god everyday we have this chance to help her.

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  1. Kevin SweeneyApril 22, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Best optimal time sounds about right to me. You all have the right attitude and approach! God continue to watch over you all.

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  2. EvansApril 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    You guys are in great hands at Duke! They only want the best for Charlotte! So we will continue to pray for the optimal results and wait til the best time for her to get the procedure!! Stay strong and brave, sweet Charlotte!! We love you guys!! ❤️❤️❤️

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