Hi Lori, Thanks for checking on me. I did get a third opinion at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago several weeks ago. I have definitely decided from the beautiful responses and encouragement that I got from this site, from you and others, that I do want to have the transplant. Just need to decide when and that is the scary part. I'm not in a situation right now where it needs to be done immediately. The oncologist that I want to use told me I have time. But I would like to know right now if I have a bone marrow match. Can't I find that out now, so I know, or do I have to wait until I'm ready which may be 9 months from now.

I would just like to thank everyone who responded to my emails about my AML diagnosis at the beginning of this year. I was so scared, afraid, and depressed. Your encouragement gave me hope and I'm happy to say that next week I'll be entering the hospital for a stem cell transplant. I have tried my best to focus only on joy and gratitude but must admit getting nervous now. I was given a binder of information to expect, but I really don't want to know. I'll experience it as it happens. Thanks again, and please send happy thoughts and prayers my way.
Jan8