Child Goes Home After Transplant

Christy Schwartz, 5, went home from the hospital Thursday, about a month after receiving a transplant of cells from her baby sister, Angelina, aimed at curing Christy’s leukemia. Angelina was conceived to give her sister a chance at life.

Christy wore a surgical mask to prevent exposure to germs as she left Rainbow Babies’ and Children’s Hospital. She was wheeled out of the hospital elevator by her father, Dr. Randy Schwartz. Her mother, Jill, walked alongside.

“So far, so good. She’s still very fragile,” said Mrs. Schwartz.

Doctors remain cautious about whether Christy has been cured, saying it will be years before they know for sure. Dr. Susan Shurin did say the transplant was “very successful.”