I just received the medical updates that we have all been waiting for. Dave and Kathy had an appointment with Dr. Anamur today and he said that Dave's numbers, (in relation to the Multiple Myeloma), look better than they did, but they also discussed the facts. The facts are that Multiple Myeloma is a cancer that is unpredictable. He will have good days and he will have bad days, and the quality of his life, day to day, is what is important. He is doing well with the Chemo treatments and Dr. Anamur explained that Chemo could be one of his options for quite a while. They also discussed a bone marrow transplant (or Stem Cell Transplant.) They have an appointment with a doctor at Dana Farber upcoming in a few weeks to discuss this option. The procedure, as described to Dave and Kathy, has left them with some concerns. He is still in pain from the bone damage as a result of the Myeloma. It's optimistic to hope for total bone repair, although it is possible to have some strengthening in certain areas. Time and medicine will be the predictor of that. Doctors orders are no strenuous physical activity. Short walks is about all.
Dave has come to realize that this journey he is on will be the ultimate test of his endurance. At the same time, it will be a journey of change, hope, faith and human connection. His focus in life has to be a little different now.
Part of his 'good health' right now is the fact that we have all been so good about not exposing him to germs. (Pat on the back for us.) And if he is going to have to continue Chemo, that won't be changing for a while.
Keep your happy, healthy thought,
You are all a special part of his connection,
Marilyn
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