Tomorrow we head back up to Boston for a checkup with Dr. Mac, blood count check and a chimerism test. Chimerism is the presence in an individual of cells of different origin. So in non-medical jargon, the test will tell the doctors how much of me is me and how much is still my sister. Last check, I was 80% me and 20% Mel. The good news was that the 20% was the immune system, which is why I'm able to try these DLI's. Any person composed of two genetically distinct types of cells is called a chimera. Hey, I've been called worse!! As a side note, In Greek Mythology, the Chimera was an awesome fire-breathing monster with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.
Just call me Chi-Chi.
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