Davids' last visit with Dr. Anumar was very much a wonderful thing. Dr. Anamur is quite pleased with the way things are in respect to the Multiple Myeloma. As of this date, they can find no signs of the cancer in his urine, blood, or MRI scans. The Doc actually used the word remission. This is fantastic news. It means that the stem cell transplant was a definite success. However, his bones (his poor bones) are still quite fragile. They are no worse than they were, but they are no better either. The Doc is expecting that they will get stronger, but it will take some time. So what that means for Dave is that he has to listen to those bones and rest when necessary. He was telling me that when he wakes up in the morning, he feels great and he has good posture, and then after about an hour of puttering around his posture starts to droop and he gets a tight feeling in his ribcage and his muscles start cramping. So he needs to lie down for about an hour. And that's what he does all day. Up for an hour, down for an hour. But he said, he'll take it compared to what he was dealing with. He is still going to need anti-biotics at least until October.
So, life at 2 Flying Rock Road has changed. Dave is a very strong willed person, as we have learned in the past year and a half. He does do what he is supposed to do in order to stay on the right track. And he will prevail. Thanks to the love and compassion of his family and friends, and the knowledge of his medical team.
Thoughts of Happyness to all.
Marilyn
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