Roxy’s Multiple Sclerosis HSCT Journey

09/24/2025

Researchers have made a promising breakthrough using human-induced neural stem cells to repair damaged nerves in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS). These stem cells regenerated myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers that deteriorates in MS, which is essential for proper nerve function.

The stem cells matured into oligodendrocytes, the cells responsible for producing myelin, and successfully integrated into the nervous system. They created new myelin where it was lost, restoring connections and potentially improving neural communication.

This discovery opens the door to treatments that could go beyond managing symptoms to actually restoring brain and spinal cord function. It offers renewed hope, particularly for patients with progressive MS, whose natural repair capacity is diminished.

Source/Credit: PMID: 40622272

08/30/2025

08/29/2025

Roxy’s monthly bloodwork/ labs continued to show massive improvement at the end of August! Mobility and coordination continues to improve almost daily and her hair is also growing back already!
A couple days ago Roxy developed some congestion and sinus drainage due to seasonal allergies. We were worried that her compromised immune system could make this normally simple inconvenience a big issue! However, her Dr’s have said she has recovered enough that they are confident her body will be able to fight this off! It’s been a little nerve racking for a few days, but any good news - no matter how inconvenient is amazing!

Luke 1:49

08/13/2025

Roxy continues to gain a little more strength every day. Unfortunately, leg neuropathy has returned, but like MS it is a known side effect of HSCT. Hopefully, this symptom will fade away for good as her body continues to heal! Thanks for your continued prayers and support!

08/12/2025

Dr. David Gómez Almaguer is a leading hematologist and the Director of our HSCT Mexico facility in Monterrey.
With decades of experience, he brings world-class care, compassion, and leadership to every patient’s journey. 💙

08/07/2025

At HSCT Mexico, we are honored to celebrate the remarkable achievement of our founder and medical director, Dr. Guillermo J. Ruiz Argüelles, who has been appointed as a National Emeritus Researcher.

This recognition reflects a lifetime of dedication to advancing medical science and transforming the lives of patients around the world.

We are proud to walk this path under his leadership.

07/30/2025

07/28/2025

What a scary time in our lives! On this day, we were faced with an impossible hurdle (or so we thought!) Five years ago our lives changed forever with this diagnosis. We could have never expected the outpouring of love and support that would inevitably end this nightmare and allow Roxy to receive HSCT. Every day we are thankful for God’s grace! We are so thankful for each and every one of you that has supported Roxy and our family along the way. If you are facing an impossible hurdle today, we hope our story can give you hope and inspire you to lean on Faith!

Mark 5:19

06/25/2025

Post HSCT follow up today!
Today Roxy was reevaluated to establish a “new” baseline by her U.S. care team. The results pre and post HSCT were absolutely astonishing! It has been crazy to witness the progress already and it has only been three weeks since we returned from Monterrey!
God is good!

06/20/2025

Thank you Kathy buys

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

It will be a little while before we can hit the road again, but Jack is ready! Thank God we had some nice weather so Roxy could get out to a couple games this weekend! She is still feeling pretty great, but tires quite quickly! Slowly she is gaining more strength each and everyday!

1 Corinthians 1:9