In her own words: Astrid’s journey to gratitude
“At some point, I just said to myself ‘This is my journey, this is my life,’ and decided to open my heart, and heal myself.” |
Astrid, transplant recipient
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Prior to being sick and having a transplant, I lived each day, each minute, each hour with intention and gratitude. I never took being alive for granted. When I was diagnosed with leukemia, I was shocked. I was told that I only had two weeks to live unless I had a BMT. I was told about the difficulties, the GVHD, and the side effects. I was very concerned about what the quality of my life would be after transplant.
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Read more about Astrid's journey > |
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10 things Doctor Navarro wants you to know about immunosuppressant medicines
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Willis Navarro, MD, Medical Director NMDP and Be The Match shares his advice.
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If you have just started taking immunosuppressant medicines or if you have been taking them for a while, we’ve heard your questions about staying on track. Find tips to manage this type of medicine and learn how it plays an important role in your recovery.
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Know what they do
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Recognize which of your many pills are the immunosuppression medications |
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Create a system that works for you |
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Read on for more things you should know > |
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