NOT GVHD

Colleen does not have graft vs. host disease, praise the Lord. She does, however, have an infection in her rectum and large intestines, probably viral. We are told it is treatable, although she can't be discharged until this is under control, and she starts eating again. Good news, her platelets held on for FOUR days!!! She got more platelets this morning, last time was Sunday afternoon. She also has had her platelets "threshold" lowered to 40, doctors want to see how long she can maintain above 40, as she has been 50 (cancer patients can drop to 10). They don't want her to get too low, but if she is hovering close to 50, that is acceptable at this point.