The unsung heroes of the transplant process are the many caregivers involved.  They have to often quickly learn about an unfamiliar environment with the hospital, and also come to grips with understanding tests and procedures happening to someone very close to them.  This is an extremely stressful time.  Many are also away from home and their local support networks.  Here are a selection of their experiences.

  Coming soon, Confessions of a Caregiver, Robin's story...

  Susan's story  (written January 2001)

If you are a Caregiver, and need to talk to someone,  contact the Webhost, for the phone numbers for these people.

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