Chapter 52

“Dani is young, very fit, and extremely healthy,” I said. “Add to that the fact that he has never smoked, used drugs, or for that matter, abused alcohol. All of those factors weigh heavily in his favor and increase his chances of survival long-term. That being said, finding a suitable donor for transplant is his best option.”

“Aren’t siblings good prospects for donors?” Mrs. Rosati said.

“There are too many variables to make that a certainty, but it does increase the chances for a tissue match. However, Dani hasn’t been close to his siblings for many years.”

“True,” she said, “but life-or-death situations can change things.”

“No argument there,” I said.

She persisted. “What would we have to do to find out if one of them is suitable?”

“When we go to the hospital tomorrow, I’ll introduce you to Dr. Malcolm Sanderson—he’s the hospital administrator and is a delightful expatriate Englishman. He can tell you what you need to do.”

“Thank you.”