Hi,

It has been a while since my last update.  Last month I had a bone marrow biopsy and several labs performed to see the status of the myeloma cells.  I am excited to share the results. My bone marrow biopsy did not detect any abnormal cells! When I started this journey my bone marrow biopsy showed 70% abnormal cells. The paraprotein is now undetectable. I also had a lab test performed called Minimum Residual Disease (MRD).  This test analyzes 1 million cells to determine if there are any abnormal cells remaining. In September 2022 I had 44,000 abnormal cells, the most recent test shows 158 cells. The treatment is definitely working.

As I have mentioned, this diagnosis requires maintenance chemo which would typically just be a pill.  However, I will have to continue the infusions and the pill for 2 years.  After 2 years the goal is to drop down to just the pill.  So, I will have my port a little longer than I initially anticipated. 

The stem cell transplant I had last summer wiped out my immune system, so for the next year I will be receiving ALL my childhood vaccinations again.  This should be very interesting…😊

I thank God to be able to share this wonderful update with everyone.  I am so thankful for all your prayers and support. As I close out this post, I just want everyone to know that there is nothing too big for our God.  You just need to have faith.