Week 59 chemo complete: Cancer levels stable

 

 

This morning I spent time in quiet reflection as the sun rose in the distance. Each day I try my best to stay happy and positive and appreciate what life has to offer. I believe that positivity and minimizing stress in my life are effective tools for fighting my multiple myeloma.

 

Last week I had my March blood test and the results are good. My general cancer marker (igG) and my specific cancer marker (Beta 2 Globulin) remained stable, although both increased slightly.

 

My igG (general MM protein marker) remained stable. Normal range is 6.7 - 15.2 igG.

Mar 11.7

Feb 10.4

Jan 10.1

Jan 2015 33.4 (pre-chemo)

 

Beta 2 Globulin (specific protein marker for my particular type of MM) dropped. Normal range is 1.8 - 4.8 g/L.

Mar 6.3

Feb 5.9

Jan 6.5

Jan 2015 30.6 (pre-chemo)

 

My igG is still within normal range. As neither marker jumped, it means that the chemo is still effective at suppressing my multiple myeloma.

 

My Hematology profile (how my body responds overall to being on treatment) continues to remain good.

 

Hematology Profile

WBC 6.8 (normal levels 4 - 11)

Hemoglobin 133 (135-170) - since I have anemia, slightly below normal levels

Blood Platelets 339 (150-400)

Neutrophils 5.9 (2.0 - 8.0)

 

To recap: I have multiple myeloma and anemia, a rare cancer of the blood plasma. It is treatable, but incurable. On Sunday, March 27th I completed Cycle 15 Week 3 of my four week treatment cycle. I have 21 days on (Pomalyst chemo pill) and then 7 days off. In addition, I take dexamethasone, an oral steroid, every Monday.

Done