Complete Remission
posted 14 days ago | 4 comments
After several tests including PET scan, bone marrow biopsy, and blood work the Doctor today said, "There is no sign of the cancer."
I'll have to wait for several more months before resuming normal activities. Will also have bi-monthly blood work...
I'll have to wait for several more months before resuming normal activities. Will also have bi-monthly blood work...
Preparing for 100 day visit
posted about 1 month ago | 3 comments
100 days is a milestone for transplant patients. That's around the time for more poking and testing to see if the cancer is either progressing or in remission. Four days ago I was saying that if I have cancer there sure doesn't seem to be...
Day 61
posted 2 months ago | 2 comments
Starting to feel a little bit normal! No more masks around people to protect from infection. Still have to avoid contact with babies because of immunizations.
Little things like being able to put the top down on my car yesterday is a milestone!...
Little things like being able to put the top down on my car yesterday is a milestone!...
Day 23 after Stem Cell Transplant
posted 3 months ago | 8 comments
Today I "graduated" and am being released to my Doctor for further care and recommendations. This means that my transplant has fully grafted in a very short time. I've lost about 15 pounds, still fell tired, but all of my blood counts are close...
Spinning again
posted 5 months ago | 4 comments
At least for a few more weeks I'm back on the bike enjoying both spinning and my trainer. Not going to do outside because of the risks associated with falls. Did a 60 minute spinning session with NO foot issues. Still a little winded, but my leg...
Complete Remission
posted 6 months ago | 7 comments
As of 11-11-11 there is no visible cancer, or more correctly there is no scientific way of measuring the cancer in my body. Since Multiple Myeloma is not curable, that is if you have it once it shall return.
But for me the news is great,...
But for me the news is great,...
Cancer update
posted 9 months ago, updated 4 months later | 5 comments
As of 8/15/2011: Stages don't seem to matter in the case of Myeloma. Officially the Doctor at MD Anderson says I'm in stage I, but that gives me no relief from the process, but it raises the odds of survival. It's likely I have myeloma lesions...
Moving Blog
posted over 2 years ago | 0 comments
I've moved my blog to: view link as of 12/31/2009.
Main reason is fear of loss of my postings.
Main reason is fear of loss of my postings.
Another December another Sinus Problem
posted over 2 years ago, updated 20 minutes later | 0 comments
Going back the last 3 years 08,07,06 I get a sore throat then sinus congestion which lasts about 6-8 weeks. This year here's the progression:
Week before feeling tired after several weeks of hard workouts. For a few days leading up to the...
Week before feeling tired after several weeks of hard workouts. For a few days leading up to the...
10,000 calories burned per week
posted over 2 years ago | 1 comment
For reference I take no prescription medications or pain relievers of any kind. I do take supplements like glucosamine chondroitin, etc. (all I listed in the file section "Rads Supplements)
I'm 60 and here's my workouts this week:
Sunday:...
I'm 60 and here's my workouts this week:
Sunday:...
