Saturday, July 6, 2013

Multiple Myeloma

7-6-13

Weeks ago starting with discomfort (not pain) in my feet I began testing for multiple myeloma, first suggested by an elevated protein in my blood.  After many negative (meaning good news) results, a PET scan was positive - I have multiple myeloma, which to me means blood cancer showing up in various places.

Consequently, last evening I began a treatment program of revlimid (a derivative of thalidomide) along with a number of other pills which I can neither spell nor pronounce but which are to ward off negative effects from revlimid.  My good friends have been amused by the conditions to which I agreed to get thalidomide.

So, this is the first post to my blog about cancer.  If you are reading it, I have continued to post thoughts and results with which I don't clutter your email but which you have been able to access here if and when you have any interest.



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