I arrived at City of Hope at 6 am this morning; got a catheter installed; and then went downstairs to the apheresis room. That's where I am currently, waiting patiently as a big machine pulls T-cells out of my blood. It looks like I've produced about a quarter of a bag so far.
When we're done, the bag o' cells will be shipped off to a Janssen lab in Seattle where the CAR-T magic will genetically transform them into killer T-cells. Sometime in May April they'll be returned to us and put back into my body.
And that's when the treatment begins for real. By summer we should know if it worked.
Best of luck!
All the best from all of us, Kevin!
I work on these types of therapies and I am so excited to hear about your journey. Thanks for sharing it with us. Wishing you a strong response.
I hope it goes well, Kevin!
Milton said we also serve who only stand and wait.
It's not true. We would serve if we could. But meanwhile, we root like hell.
Hoping for the best, KD.
Great news!
Fingers crossed!
Wonderful news. Good luck with this course of treatment. Crossing fingers it will get rid of the disease.
Trust your seven or more days in May turn out well.
City of Hope people are really good at what they do. You're in good hands and good luck with your treatment!
Wishing you well Kevin! This will be a sure thing. Take care.
Good luck! This is where it all turns in your favor.
Well, good on ya!! I’m very excited for you. And Eve sends her regards also.
Hoping for the best for you!
Waiting is always the hardest part...
Picturing the killer T-cells wearing fedoras and carrying tommy guns.
Good luck!
You've definitely got the A Team working for you. Best wishes.
Exciting news! I hope all goes well!
Good luck to you. Hopefully, the best of luck.
I've spent many hours in that apheresis room, donating platelets. Good people there. I'm deferred now, due to a little bout with melanoma. Hoping for the best for you, Kevin.
🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼! Toes too.
I pray that the treatment will work and that you can continue posting for a long time.
Good luck Kevin! Glad you got this opportunity.
Best of luck! We are rooting for you!
Just make sure you mark the correct date down on your calendar 😉
good luck!
May it all go perfectly!