This time next week ............

Well in my final week before planned pre-transplant admission next Saturday. Range of events this week. Usual blood test on Monday; Tuesday appointment with Transplant Consultant in Southampton, which will determine treatment regime based on all recents tests and biopsoes, followed by my weekly blood transfusion in Portsmouth. Thursday is procedure for inserting central (Hickman) Line.  Will be able to update about visiting arrangements and details later in the week, Sally is in charge of this. 

Also next weekend Cate and her team undertake the Isle of Wight Challenge - good luck to them - as you will be aware more info is available on website.... they are raising funds for MDS and looks like they have a great total ...... but I am sure could always do with more support.

Colleagues at Bracknell Forest are undertaking a run in June the Purple Patch 26.2 Mile Challenge - in aid of the MDS UK Patient Support Group - again see news for details ....

Finally well done to runners in the London Marathon today .......... great job!!