- M-Protein remained chill at 0.7 (click here to see the graph after cycle #5)
- Kappa Free Light Chain dropped by 50% (again)...sweet
Although the M-Protein looks to be leveling off, that fact that my Kappa Free Light Chain continues to show great downward movement tells us there is still a lot to celebrate. Some Myeloma clinics put more emphasis on Light Chains than the M-protein, so either of these numbers moving down significantly is a good sign!
As for a quick update on the Baby Drama...through advice/thoughts/comments/prayer from friends, family and bloggers...I think we continue to realize that my health is #1 priority and whether the transplant happens when we want it to will play second fiddle.
There were several comments that I found very wise which said that our second daughter will be more interested and impacted in the moments I spend with her after birth, than the first moment she enters into the world. This really resonated with me and helped me put in perspective that what ever treatment I need and its timing is priority right now. There is so much to think about in terms of logistics with two kiddos at home and a pregnant wife, but thankfully we are sitting on a gold mine of support. I have no clue how we are ever going to repay all the care and generosity we have received to date, let alone all that is still to come. All I can say is thanks....maybe free Michigan Football tailgating in the Fall?????
Hmm, I think you should repay us all in cash.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, of course. The only repayment all those generous supporters want is to see you, Cassie, Ocean, Iris and baby #3 happy and healthy and moving on from MM forever!
Yes! Great #'s brother!
ReplyDeleteI am not quite at Very Good Partial Response, but folks now agree that this is really important to achieve post transplant to maximize over event free survival. Read the details here: http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/02/19/achieving-very-good-partial-response-indicates-a-good-prognosis-for-multiple-myeloma-patients-study-finds/
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