Aplastic Anemia patient Shawntell Taylor shares her story
Jan.22, 2010 in
healthcare
Shawntell Taylor is a survivor. She was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia in 2004 has since underwent three unsuccessful interventions, including two rounds of ATG. Taylor explains in the above clip she also had two unrelated donors “cancel on me.”
Like I said, Shawntell Taylor is a survivor.
January 24th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
I don’t know how people could cancel on saving a life
However, this disease is such a mystery; Shawntell, stay strong.. Michael, age 10, is still progressing, we will know after his levels tomorrow if there is any change..He, too, has had 2 rounds of ATG.. His supposed donor is also “unrelated”.. I know how distressing it would be if he chose to “bail” when and if the time comes for the BMT.
My prayers will be with you and Matthew and all of the other with SAA.. I donate blood every 45 days..I was turned down as a donor because I had major spinal surgery 3 years ago. Live for today…do everything you can, and enjoy life to it’s fullest, because, truly, no one is promised a tomorrow. My best wishes to you and your family.
Mary Barner
Vineland, NJ
mcbarner@comcast.net