So, the results are in and it's another 11 for Mr Hoban. It hasn't gone down, but at the same time it's not creeping back up either. And you never know, could have been 11.99 last time and 11.01 this time....gotta keep positive. I think the fact that they were flushing out the blood analyser yesterday to clear out the rust probably hasn't helped either!!
The consultation I had with my specialist yesterday also calmed any nerves I had regarding the paraprotein results. He made it very clear that I'd already had a good response to the chemo, with my level below the 50% mark, and that we'd continue with the Velcade for the planned eight cycles to maximize the response. He was confident that I'd be going for the transplant up at Hammersmith hospital early in the new year, with the possibility of going up before Christmas to see Santa and get my stem cells harvested.
So, that's it for this update. Still feeling the effects of the chest infection but hopefully the antibiotics will kick in over the weekend. Another eleven, but everything still looks good and remains on plan.
Keep positive , keep going. As you say your still on plan.....Keith
ReplyDeleteThis is all getting too much for me... harvesting stems cells and velcro
ReplyDeleteIf you are keeping off the shandy... then all is well in the jungle
Steve M
Hi Pat,
ReplyDeletehere I am in a non dispcript European hotel room with the only TV being BBC World news or Champions League in Norwegian.(so spoilt for choice) I decided watching your Arsenal beating Olympiakos the better option, and that got me thinking...It's been a while since I have checked in on Pat's blog, not sure if it's laziness, being too busy !!!! or deep down being scared of what I might read...but I am really glad I did, seeing your progress is good news.....stay positive and keep strong young man
Well their goes the whistle, 3-1
Jezz
Hi, just wondering how the chest infection and the rendering are? Hopefully the self healing is working out! Xx
ReplyDeleteI think the rendering is my self healing...it's those antibiotics that just keep ruining things!!
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