MRI Results

We met with Dr Z yesterday and got the following results:

 

  • The 24 hr urine sample, showed no trace of the M-protein.  Phew! The peeing in a bucket for 24 hours was worth it!
  •  The MRI reports were crypted in medical jargon which even Dr Z was having a hard time understanding!  Dr Z contacted the Radiologist to ask him to explain his writings and here’s what he said

- The two plasmacytomas seem to have gone(!).  Can’t believe it myself so we will try and get someone else to take a look at the images and get a second opinion.

- There has been no further damage to the bones – what was there is still there unfortunately (minus plasmacytomas) but the situation has definitely not deteriorated. Dr Z feels it will take a while for the bones to heal, most likely looking at a couple of years.  The Zometa infusion should help that I will continue monthly for now

-The sacrum has a now visible lesion in the bone (the lesion has been there from the beginning but it was difficult to see because of the plasmacytoma), so Dr Z wants to do a needle CT biopsy to make sure there are no active myeloma cells in there

  • Following these great results, Dr Z has agreed to stop the Velcade treatment effective immediately.  We will save the Velcade for a rainy day (here’s hoping it never rains!).  I will continue taking the Revlimid and Dex for now
  • I also gave some more blood to get have another M-protein test.  We should get the results back next Tuesday.   

Our next meeting with Dr Z is on May 19th.  At that time, we will set up a date for the sacrum lesion biopsy and talk about maintenance drugs since I would have completed the 8 induction cycles.

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4 Responses to “MRI Results”

  1.   Niraj Madlani Says:
    May 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 am    

    well done mate..you are progressing really well.
    overall the results show you have kicked some butt.
    now to kick into remission !! top banana

  2.   suresh mama Says:
    May 5th, 2009 at 4:18 am    

    you are doing very well missed you guys at Hetens
    love
    suresh mama

  3.   Sue Rich Says:
    May 5th, 2009 at 10:12 pm    

    AWESOME news. Take care.
    Sue

  4.   Anita Says:
    May 7th, 2009 at 9:17 am    

    Awesome news
    We pray for your recovery
    Love to all

    Anita

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