Sarah's battle is painful...

Sarah Kay Update - March 11, 2018

The latest on Sarah Kay’s road to healing:

Sarah continues to have issues with mouth infections and swollen lips. They are quite painful and she uses the
word "miserable" to define how she's feeling. Sarah seldom complains so I can only imagine how much she is hurting.

These infections can be typical in a person who has undergone a stem cell transplant. Infections of the mouth can be caused by viral or fungal elements taking advantage of her newly forming immune system or may be a
symptom of host vs graft disease. Sarah's transplant doctor is not unduly concerned and is working

on getting the infections under control. Sarah has her weekly checkup tomorrow in Indianapolis and we'll know more then.

Again, the wonderful people at the LLS helpline have helped me immensely in understanding the road to a recovery. Knowing that Sarah's white blood count would fluctuate, that she could get these infections and that she has the immune system equivalent to a new born helped me not to panic. The people there also reminded me that it's generally a year-long process from diagnosis to starting to be

OK. Sarah and our families are 233 days into this healing journey.

Thank you all for being here with us. Y'all are a blessing....peace

Sarah Kay Update - March 12, 2018

Sarah is being admitted to the hospital in Indianapolis as her mouth infections have not been improving. She will be seen by an infectious disease doctor to see what is going on.

Again, your prayers and thoughts are much appreciated

Sarah Kay Update Monday evening March 12 (evening)

Sarah just talked with the infectious disease doctor and he thinks her infection might be bacterial. They are going to get her on on oral medicines and a cream to use. He will check back in tomorrow (March 13, 2018).

Please continue to pray for Sarah and her family.

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