Journal entry by Brandy Burkett —
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to check in and let everyone know that tomorrow is a big day. Dad and I will be driving to Birmingham to UAB to start all my pre-testing for my transplant. I have to have an ECHO, EKG, Pulmonary Function Test, blood tests and a chest x-ray. All these tests are to make sure my body can handle the transplant. It’s going to be a pretty long day but I am feeling a sense of peace knowing that all the doctors are working together to make sure I will be ok. I have to give a shout out to Dr. Papa, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Salzman for their ability to work together to make this transplant happen. I have already completed four rounds of chemo and will have another bone marrow biopsy next week to see if the cancer has progressed or if the chemo has kept it at bay. Wish me luck tomorrow. Goodnite.
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