Dr. M called this afternoon! It was so good to hear his reassuring voice.
He reminded us that the light chain numbers are way lower than what they were when Doug had the plasmacytomas last December. So although the numbers are creeping up, he does not want to change anything yet. If the light chains get to 300 mg/L, then he says we will go to plan B. Which would be Kyprolis. As of July 9, the light chains were 36.9 mg/L.
For now he wants us to keep on the dara schedule - Doug will go to monthly infusions as planned. His next infusion will be August 22.
If the PET/CT scan shows anything it could change the plan. His team is working on getting the scan scheduled; they have people who specialize in fighting with insurance companies to get approval. I'm sure glad we don't have to do that.
Dr. M says there are three new drugs in trials right now. Although myeloma is not curable yet, we have options for treatment. So we are fortunate; we know folks who are battling with cancers and have run out of treatments.
Dr. M always puts things in perspective. He is calming and always has a plan.
So we are truly counting our blessings tonight.
May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
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