The Walk Beside

News Flash

Posted on August 3rd, 2007 by Cam.
Categories: Let's talk.

We saw the specialist today. This is what he said:

He confirmed it is the Plasma Cytoma and not the Multiple Myeloma as far as the tests can tell at the moment. This means that we are not looking at Chemo at the moment, just Radiotherapy. This is great news.

My sternum is going to be ok. He said that the sternum will mostly grow back so it looks as though no surgery will be needed. This is great news, but I was looking forward to a cup holder being incorporated into my sternum upgrade.

The swelling/tumour has doubled in size in the last week. This has caused a lot more pain and so I am now on a whole concoction of tablets, including steroids. This means that I may come out looking buff after all!

Once therapy is over, I have a 1 in 3 chance of developing Multiple Myeloma. This will most often happen within the first 1-2 years after treatment so I will be monitored especially during this time. For now, I am just so relieved that I have this prognosis as there is a big chance that everything will be ok.

I will continue to keep folks posted, and I am just so grateful to be surrounded by incredible people. It has been a month to the day that I was diagnosed with the worst-case scenario where we were gearing up for the ‘last’ of everything- last birthdays, last anniversary, last crumpet with honey. We have had a big month. Along the way, my family have been dealing with a few other major decisions and issues. It is good to be at this end of the month, and even though we know there is a way to go, we have complete peace.

Love to you all.

CMH

Song for the day:
Doctor, Doctor, Give Me The News, I’ve Got A Bad Case Of Loving You (of course in a completely platonic way, and because of the news he delivered today)
Them Bones Are Going To Rise Again.

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