Been fighting cancer (Multiple Myeloma) since the end of May 2013. Had been on maintenance since that time trying different types of chemotherapy and settled on the oral pill, Revlimid. Took some time to settle out on a dose that did not make me too ill, but things weren't still right.

Went to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in August 2014 and met with a great team of doctors, which determined I had gone into complete remission some two months earlier, which I am still in disbelief. My cancer is incurable, so we all accept the fact that it will return.

Currently (September 2014), we are waiting on insurance to approve a stem cell harvest, for the eventuality of the return of my Multiple Myeloma. At least at that time, I will have, hopefully, enough stem cells harvested for two transplants.

I guess only time will tell what my outcome will be.

Update (November 10, 2014) Been up at the Mayo Clinic for a couple of weeks, now. Have harvested enough stem cells for two transplants and my transplant will be starting in about another 4 days or so and I will really be out of pocket until near mid December 2014.

Bob ~ September 01, 2014.

Update (December 31, 2014) In another two weeks, it will have been 2 months since my transplant and I am feeling great, finally.

Update (June 13, 2015) - I have been in complete remission for one year, now. Take away my neuropathy pain and I would tell you that I feel perfect. If anyone know proven method to reduce the pain of chemo induced pain, I would really appreciate you reaching out to me.

Update (July 04, 2016) - Back from the Mayo Clinic. I am no longer in remission. The cancer is in progression, again.

Update (February 11, 2018) - Well, it has been a while and I'm still breathing. Almost two years, ago, I was put on a synthetic plasma made by Darzalex called Daratumumab. Since then, I have felt better than I ever have since being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. The chemo induced neuropathy can still be tough at times, but seems to be somewhat subsiding, thankfully. Also, on the 6th of February, 2018, the use of so much steroids in conjunction with the chemo, stem cell transplant and now the plasma I am taking, has made me diabetic (type 2). That dark cloud keeps following me around, but at least I am feeling healthy and well, regardless of the cancer and diabetes. I have slowed down with my photography, but know that will pick up, again, when I go back to Hawaii for a couple weeks in July.

Some folks get religion because they see the light,

while others because they feel the heat... Ray Wylie Hubbard.

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