Such sad news came to us yesterday at Hamada’s regular clinic at Lincoln County Hospital. The result of the recent Bence Jones test – which is one of the markers used – is at 0.13 which means that, although Hamada underwent a Stem Cell Transplant last October he has only achieved six months remission! The beast is back and the Myeloma is active again. This is devastating news, and with the knowledge that at long last his white cell count is up at 4.05 and he was getting stronger against infections, we had so hoped his remission would have been much longer than this. Hamada has now been offered Velcade ( but not yet awhile), a proteasome inhibitor which is used for people who have previously been treated with chemotherapy and have relapsed. Therefore we will start once again with the battle to fight this wretched disease.
Thanks for your comments on my blog. Your poetry is beautiful. Sorry for your bad news. Chances are good that the Velcade will help.
We will be thinking of both of you
Teresa
Thank you Teresa for your kind comments and just like you I think of the Myeloma as “The Beast” for what else is it? I will check in on your informative blog from time to time.
Take Care Susie
Velcade has a good track record. Wishing you both well.
Providence is pulling for you! I wish the news was better.
Best,
Michael
Thanks Roobeedoo, yes we have heard some good reports on Velcade, we can indeed hope that it will keep the “beast at bay” and that it will help Hamada. Thanks for your good wishes, hope all is well with you to.
Thanks Michael, Hamada enjoyed your book very much indeed. Keep safe in Providence.
Sincere Regards Susie