Another stem cell transplant story!

[JustAMom]

I've read this forum for 5 years but finally joined this evening so I could post something helpful (I hope). Since this is my first post, please let me know if it's not in the correct thread.

My son was just released from the hospital after being Dr. Burt's 6th patient to receive a cord blood transplant for Crohns disease. Although we know that healing is a long, slow process, we left the hospital with a sense of hope and optimism that hasn't been a part of our lives for a long time. I will happily share our experiences with anyone who is interested. My purpose with this post is to extend a heartfelt THANKS to those members who shared their stem cell journeys on this site. Your willingness to share those experiences is what started me on the search for more information about stem cell transplants.

 

[UnXmas]

Hi, thanks for sharing. It's not a treatment I've ever really considered for myself, but I'm sure many members here will be interested, and I know I'd like to read more of your experiences - I'm always wanting to learn more about this disease and its treatments, even if it's not something I'm planning on trying myself.

You posted in the right forum here, but perhaps you'd also like to post some more about yourself in the Your Story section of the site, which is the place where you can introduce yourself to the forum. There's a section for Success Stories here: http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=72 and it sounds like you're hopefully on your way to some success.

How old is your son? There is a forum for parents of kids with IBD here: http://www.crohnsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49 You'll find a lot of other mums, dads and carers there who I'm sure will want to hear about your son, and you'll find plenty of support there too.