Fast update

My Oncologist called and because I'm in good physical shape, weight under control, strong positive attitude and most important, no damage done by the cancer, I can hold off on Chemo.  An answer to prayer for sure.  I'm hoping for a couple more years just doing what I'm doing now.  Keeping in shape and fighting the fight without chemo for now.

The body is sick, but thanks to Jesus the soul is alive and well...

Bone Marrow Biopsy done

The results are in and I'm no longer in smoldering, I have switched to full blown Myeloma and I'm being set up to start treatment.  I don't know much more at this point as Dr. Martin needs to set up a treatment plan.

They talked a lot about Valcade and the differences in how they give it now and worried about my
PN and that the Valcade might make it worse. So I'm thinking Valcade will be the first bullet to be shot at the Myeloma.

I'm hoping to hold off starting treatment until October when I get back from our cruise.  A new phase
of my life with Myeloma.

I will keep you posted when I learn more.

The body is sick, but thanks to Jesus the soul is alive and well...

An update

It has been a while but what can I say... Things are going well.

I got my test results back today and my cancer #'s are up but not too bad.  I have put on some weight so I will be hammering at that starting NOW !!  That has historically lowered those #'s and I'm can't see why it won't again.

Dr. was pleased but not enough to let me go more than 3 months before the next checkup.

I have struggled with numbness and weakness mostly on my left side off and on.  I had a flair-up starting yesterday at 1:00 where my left foot and lower leg made the decision to just go to sleep, they didn't ask me first.  Then my left arm decided to join the party and what the hey, why not the left side of my face! It happens and I know that this too shall pass.

So.... I'm been avoiding going to the neurologist for a couple of years now and it has come time to give in, Jenni my wife was ready to tie me up and take me by force.  It is always written down at the end of my oncologist visit that they recommend I see one.  I will see him in April right after they scan my brain.  I'm sure not much will be found there but a big void.

Just because MS runs in my family everyone seem to point me in that direction.  Well, I have "multiple myeloma" why not "multiple sclerosis"  I will keep things "multiple".   This is not to say that I have MS, I don't think I do.  I will at least get a reprieve from everyone worrying about it and will get back to just being me.


The body is sick, but thanks to Jesus the soul is alive and well...