Evan: update

Evan had one of his regular visits to his specialist today, and the news was all good! It’s been 10 months since the marrow transplant and the donor’s immune system is now at almost full strength. This means he is no longer at risk from bacterial infection, and has only … Continue reading

Evan released from hospital after bone marrow transplant

After seven months, Evan was released from hospital on Friday 28th September. During this time he has spent two months in intensive care, undergone two rounds of chemotherapy, two stomach operations, a bone marrow transplant and many complications and fevers. Despite all this he is in good shape except for … Continue reading

Even leukaemia relapse

Evan had been re-admitted to Westmead Hospital following a leukaemia relapse. This time the only option is a bone marrow transplant. This will be preceded by rounds of preparatory chemotherapy.