With the M-protein holding at 0.2 since my 60 day post tandem transplant #2, I am taking to exercise and reading to keep my mind and spirit right. My muscles have disappeared over the last few months which is a painful reality that I need to get over. It is really starting to motivate me to Dominate 2011, a campaign that will be all about returning my body to top physical strength so it will be ready for any twist or turn in the future.
The kids are a delight right now, Cassie is still a rock and looking hot with her new lighter highlights and I am asking Santa for a reduction in the M-protein this year!
Thanks to everyone for the continued encouragement and prayers as we finish out the end of the year.
Hi Phil, Glad to see you are still dominating. I hope Santa brings you everything you want.
ReplyDeleteLorna and Mike.
Great to read of your progress, Phil. You and Cassie have a wonderfully informative blog. Thanks and Merry Christmas! --lmb
ReplyDeletePhil you inspire me everyday. Your positive attitude and determination has helped me so much. I am on day +23 since my stem cell transplant. I am now home with my husband and 4 kids and it feels great! I also look forward to the days of getting back to running and training again. But for now, I'm enjoying just being home! I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteGo Phil! Let's get this thing done. Hang in there. Here's to a great 2011. I think of you guys all the time.
ReplyDeletePhil, glad you are doing well. You make chemo look so easy. I will be admitted on December 14th for my transplant. Aghhhh! Only 3 more days! My goal is to have all this over and done with for 2011. You and Cassie are both rock stars. I hope we do as well as both of you. When we see Santa later today, I will put a good word for that M-spike of yours.
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I'm rather far away from the North Pole, but will send my list to Santa and your request will be on it!! I intend that your holiday is joyous and delightful...
ReplyDeleteKeep forgetting to say that over here the docs seem just as satisfied with a low plateau as a zero PP. Also I remember reading on Myeloma UK about a someone whose PP level continued to drop over the 14 months following SCT and we don't do maintenance therapy!
ReplyDeleteHave a Great Christmas! xx