I had an infusion of Zometa today and, as always, my left hand and arm ache. I didn’t get to have the IV in my hand like I usually do. The nurse said there’s just too much scarring now and she couldn’t get it threaded. We used my left arm instead. [...]
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I have my stem cell collection scheduled. If everything goes according to plan, I would be admitted to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on September 20th. I’d have a catheter installed and then be given Cytoxan over the course of a few days. Then I’ll be released and sent home with [...]
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I took mom to see Dr. P. today. I was glad we went. It’s crazy. She hasn’t spoken to an oncologist at all since this started. Your doc sends you straight to a surgeon, who sends you for radiation if you need it. Wouldn’t you think it would make sense [...]
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I haven’t been complying with treatment this month. Revlimid makes me feel pretty terrible, and I wanted to be able to help my mom through her surgeries and whatever other tx is needed. I do feel better in most ways, now that I’ve been off Revlimid for a month. I’m afraid to [...]
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Mom had surgery last week. A lumpectomy, which was intended to remedy DCIS and prepare her for radiation. However, on Monday, the surgeon’s nurse called and let her know that there was more cancer in the margins and that a mastectomy was in order. I don’t disagree with that. It seems [...]
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Make it a point to see this if at all possible!
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Making a difference against multiple myeloma
Time is something Kathy Giusti has not wasted. She’s set out to find a cure for multiple myeloma; not just by raising money, but helping to solve one of the biggest obstacles in medical research. NBC’s Ann Curry reports.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14307508/from/ET/ (Video and transcript)
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The upcoming week will be busy. On Monday, I’ll be taking mom to see a radiologist. On Thursday, she’ll be having surgery. Just a little over a week ago, we were told she has DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). It has a nearly 100% cure rate if treated properly, and that [...]
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We are in Philadelphia, PA, at the IMF Patient & Family Seminar. I haven’t gone down yet to any of the seminars, because they’re for newly diagnosed. This is an interesting city. We don’t have time to do much, since we’re leaving in the morning. Joyce is going to see the [...]
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