Multiple Myeloma

[Hophop4]

1-year Checkup Update

March 16th was 1-year since I had the Stem Cell Transplant. I was back at MDA for Blood Tests, MRI, Bone Scan and a Bone Marrow Biopsy. All the tests came back good and I am still in remission when comparing the MRI with the first one they did last year it showed some of the lesions had actually improved. I received all my baby vaccinations five in all.

Now to convince my other doctor that I can take my vacations this summer.

 

[Karen G]

Great news!

 

[Rose Pink]

... some of the lesions had actually improved....
Now to convince my other doctor that I can take my vacations this summer.

Fantastic news! Go on your vacations. You've earned it.

 

[Hophop4]

I have to stay on chemo pills for maintenance and his main concern is blood clotting while riding for long times. Our plan is to take an extra day and drive halfway with a stopover. Guess I will use my tests results as ammunition for my vacations. I have a doctor appointment on Wednesday.

 

[Jaybee]

Hoppity-Hop! Yea for you! What wonderful news...and I hope you'll be able to get back into vacation mode this summer. What a long, painful journey you've had. Congratulations, and I pray you'll stay in remission unremittingly.

 

[Pat H]

That's wonderful news. I'm sure you can come up with a convincing argument for the Dr. why the vacations are so beneficial to your health!

 

[Dori]

That is great news! I hope the doctor gives you the all-clear to do some traveling.

Dori

 

[Hophop4]

Just saw my doc this morning and gave him all my test results from MDA and he was very pleased. He did notice my white blood cell count was a little low but cautioned me to be careful to stay away from anyone sick. He ok'd my vacations for this summer. So looks like we will be going to Branson to use our week in June and Florida Panhandle in July.

 

[falmouth3]

Very good news indeed. I'm so happy for you.

Sue

 

[Liz Wolf-Spada]

Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!
Liz

 

[JudyH]

Great news.

 

[SueDonJ]

Can't hope for better news than that, Hop, congratulations! And thanks so much for continuing to share your story here.

 

[Hophop4]

My 3-Year Update Since Transplant

It has been some time since I have posted updates on my Multiple Myeloma. It is now 3 years since I had my Stem Cell Transplant. I have had some ups and downs since a year ago. I did get out of remission a year ago but doctors made sure to add IV chemo treatment and increased my chemo pills to 25 mg right away which put me back in remission. A couple weeks ago I had my 3-year checkup at MDA and I am still back in remission. My bone density and bone survey scans came back normal with no new development showing. So i am a happy camper now and ready for more vacations.

 

[riverdees05]

That is wonderful!

 

[chellej]

Congratulations!!!!! That is very good news.

Have you been able to go to the Cancer center in Sugar Land or do you still go to the Medical Center?

 

[SOS8260456]

That is great news! I just read through this thread and you are one courageous person. But, then again, "nothing better come between a Tugger and their vacations!"

Get planning those vacations

 

[Hophop4]

Congratulations!!!!! That is very good news.

Have you been able to go to the Cancer center in Sugar Land or do you still go to the Medical Center?

I can go to the Sugar Land Center for Blood Tests but it depends when I'm scheduled to the tests. I have been over there a couple times. Some of the tests they have to do it at the main center. I have to still go to my doctor at the main center. Last year when I relapsed my Stem Cell Doctor transferred me over to a Myeloma Specialist Doctor in the Myeloma Department and they seem to schedule my blood tests on Sunday Mornings which works out great. It is not busy and my husband drops me off at the main door and waits for me outside. This last time I was in and out in about 15-20 min. If I go during the week it is a long wait. The Bone Marrow Biopsy has to be done at the main center but I didn't have to have one done this year. I just had the bone scans. I don't mind driving down there it is an easy drive and not that far. I take the back road and don't even have to get on the freeway about 20 min with traffic unless it is really backed up.

 

[SueDonJ]

Oh, what great news! Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Kay H]

I love good news. Congrats.

 

[eakhat]

That's great news.

 

[MelBay]

As the wife of a cancer survivor, all I have to say is YIPPEEEE! Good for you! Gives you a new appreciation for each and every single day, doesn't it?

Happy travels!

 

[Htoo0]

Glad to hear!

 

[Karen G]

Wonderful news--thanks for the update.

 

[MuranoJo]

Excellent news, Hop!