We met with Dr Bishar today. He is very nice, but found out some things we were not expecting. His opinion at this time will be for a transplant not with Michael's own cells, but an unrelated donor.
This is a higher risk option, there is more risk of side effects so instead of staying around the transplant center for 30 days as with his own cells, it will mean he will have to stay 100 days to watch for problems.
However, the doctor feels that this option would provide a better chance of staying in remission.
The next step after finishing the radiation (should end about Jan 5), is to get a PET scan in about late January. If the tumor has responded well to the radiation, then he can start the process. So we don't really know when this will happen.
Also, we see the Hematologist tomorrow, so we will see what his opinion is.
Thank you for all of your prayers.
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