This doesn’t have anything to do with MM, most likely. I can’t remember having an insect bite or walking into any unusual foliage. It’s been at least 3 weeks since my last chemo, so I don’t think it can be a reaction to that. I’ve had shingles a couple of times, so I’m [...]
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It’s been a while since I posted anything. Time gets away from me.
I have an appointment at Duke on August 2nd. I’ll start all the tests that need to be done prior to SCT, such as bone marrow biopsy (joy), EKG, blood tests and more.
I’m typing this from my new MacBook! I got [...]
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This came to me by email. It looks interesting. I have XM Radio, so will try to remember to listen.
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When I got home from having Doxil and Velcade yesterday, I could hardly stay awake. I have benedryl in my IV to try to keep me from getting those hives from the Velcade. They’re not completely eliminated, but much less severe with the benedryl and dexamethasone. However, it makes me very sleepy! [...]
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Tomorrow is my last Velcade & Doxil before SCT. I’ll have two more doses of Velcade alone next week. After that, I’ll just have tests (MUGA, BMB, EKG, etc).
I’m glad to be nearly done with the Velcade/Doxil regimen. There’s some painful neuropathy developing in my legs and feet. I don’t think [...]
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The people at Duke were wonderful. I saw nurses, 2 doctors, a social worker and someone who went over all the insurance information with me. My blood was drawn and I was scheduled for a return visit after I complete one more cycle of Velcade and Doxil, which I started Tuesday.
Dr. Long says [...]
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Someone from Duke called me late Friday to tell me that Dr. Long, of the Adult Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant (ABMT) Program, could see me Monday morning. That was fast. There are three questions I have for him.
Will they use stem cells that were harvested someplace else when [...]
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