10-17-13
This afternoon I received an email with four pages of blood test results, only one of which I understand, because only one is significant. My testosterone is very low, probably due to the treatment I have been undergoing. I will get a shot on Monday morning, monthly thereafter. That should decrease my fatigue.
More important, my MM is in remission. Not cured, but under control, as I understand it.
For a number of reasons, not due to any dissatisfaction with Dr. Milton, Mary Ann and I have decided to continue with Dr. Abonour, who devotes all of his time to MM. Dr. Abonour is with the IU Simon Cancer Center. We met with him last Monday - a good visit.
Since I am in remission, my continued treatment will change. My revlimid dosage will decrease by 40%. I will not continue the steroid dosage. Both of those changes should also decrease my fatigue - I may have to help around here. I suspect this treatment to continue indefinitely.
This, obviously, is good news. I don't feel a bit better tonight, but expect to soon.
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