NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

[skitahoe]

Actually it was sort of the opposite, the patient received stem cells first, then the modified T-cells 3 days later which caused his high fever. In my case, as I remember it, I did get certain chemos even after the new stem cells were administered. It took about 4 days before I was making new blood that was measurable, by day 19 the Dr. who was pinch hitting for my Dr. released me from the hospital. When I returned the following week my Dr. said he'd probably still have me there, but in that things were going well, I stayed out. As head of the Dept, my Dr. admitted being more conservative than his staff, I like that, but very much liked going home earlier. Had I not lived in a reasonable commute distance, they probably would have kept me in longer, than moved me into the village where I could be examined daily, or as needed. I did meet people from other states who lived in the village for months before they could return home.

Frankly I didn't try to learn that much about the various chemos I was given prior to the transplant. The week before I came in several days for chemo, then returned home. About 5 days before I checked in for chemo and remained there till 19 days after. I cannot say that I felt that sick from the chemo, but I was terribly weak and I did lose substantial weight. I believe that most people lose weight in hospitals, and I believe the food is a big part of the reason. Home cooking never tasted better.

Gary