Austin Jackson was a perfect match for his sister's bone marrow transplant
ahead of the 2020 NFL draft, he said he had "no" hesitation about being the donor. "This is something that I can't pass up," he said. "This is, like, a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can only imagine how many siblings wish they could do something like this for their sibling."
In July 2019, Austin underwent a nearly four-hour-long procedure, during which doctors drilled numerous holes into his hip to extract 1.4 liters of his bone marrow. Leading up to the surgery, the athlete spent the summer away from his USC teammates, training on his own to avoid any risk of infection before the procedure."I feel like he’s a superhero sometimes because it really is a courageous thing to do," Autumn told ESPN of her older brother.
According to Dr. Holly Miller — a bone marrow transplant physician — a successful transplant meant Autumn would not only no longer need transfusions, but would also no longer have to worry about the risk of leukemia, heart failure and liver failure.Less than a month after his surgery, Austin rejoined his USC teammates for their first fall practice. Then on August 31, he was a starting player during the team's opening game of the 2019 season.. “That’s my focus now.
Sure enough, his sister began recovering quickly after the transplant. "I feel stronger, certain tasks are easier to do," she told ESPN. "I'm starting to plan for the future, even though I have no idea what's going to happen next, but it's just so fun to know that I Autumn was by Austin's side on Thursday when her brother's name was called and he was"It's unbelievable, it really is.
"It's just an amazing feeling to be able to be here and sit down with him and witness all of this right now and not be in a hospital," Autumn added.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Clueless and Austin Powers: The W Editors Choose Their Favorite MoviesThis week, associate digital editor Brooke Marine chooses her go-to's, including some films that make her nostalgic for 'pre-quarantine' life.
Consulte Mais informação »
Threadgill's, The Austin Venue That Helped Launch Janis Joplin, Closes DownBefore she was one of the stars of the 1960s, Janis Joplin got her start performing at Threadgill's in Austin, Texas. The iconic club recently announced it will close permanently due to the coronavirus.
Consulte Mais informação »
NFL draft tracker 2020: Live updates, analysis on picks from Rounds 2-3USA TODAY Sports provides live coverage of Day 2 at the NFL draft, including updates and analysis on every pick from the second and third rounds.
Consulte Mais informação »
2020 NFL Draft day 2 picks: Results from the second and third round selectionsOnly one running back was drafted in the first round, and two top-shelf quarterbacks are still on the board as the second and third rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft continue Friday night.
Consulte Mais informação »
Rodgers shows some Love to Packers draft pickGreen Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers' first interaction with his heir apparent was cordial, Packers first-round draft Jordan Love said Friday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Bucs draft son of former Brady foeTampa Bay Buccaneers second-round draft pick Antoine Winfield Jr. doesn't have to go far to get a scouting report on his new teammate, Tom Brady.
Consulte Mais informação »