Multiple Myeloma

7-4-14

I hope you are having a happy and healthy Independence Day.

Met with Dr. Abonour Wednesday afternoon.  With the results from that day's blood tests in hand (only one test result was to come), he said he was pleased to tell us that my remission continues.  When I suggested that I would wait to report with this blog until we had the final test result, he said "do as you wish, but if that final test indicates a problem, I will quit treating MM patients". So, I am blogging.

That brief but very positive discussion ended our talk about MM.  The rest of our conversation was about fatigue, feet, and the non-MM drugs I take.

Re fatigue, he questioned my sleep (or lack thereof) habits and, though recognizing my penchant for early morning reading, had some good suggestions.

About the feet, although MM may contribute to my troubles, if it is neuropathy, not much can be done.  He had suggestions if MM is contributing.

Since most of the other drugs I take are preventative but have dizziness as a possible side effect, he suggested I discontinue two and decrease one and he will test me when I see him next.  Mary Ann and I like his attitude - take as few drugs as possible.  Incidentally, he did not say being dizzy might be due to lack of sleep.

My next appointment with him is August 27.  It would have been in September but no times were available which would enable Mary Ann and me to get to Kona Jacks for lunch after seeing him. 

Being in stringent remission is as good as it gets.  Seeing Dr. Abonour is a pleasure.

I don't anticipate getting back to this blog before the end of August.  Maybe by then I will be able to report resumption of shooting my age - I failed to do so at age 81, possibly due to lack of skill but maybe more likely to having never played golf while 81.  I am going to get back at it.

Whatever will be, will be, but, other than not having cancer, "will be" for me is most rewarding - I am blessed.