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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRusty Update ...
Doctor visit yesterday - Multiple Myeloma (Kappa). 90% involvement in his bone marrow. Start chemo and immunotherapy next Tuesday for 16 weeks. Adding another drug midway to help with bone damage. After the 16 weeks transfer to KU Medical Center care for autologous stem cell transplant regimen (unless his cardiac MRI shows amyloidosis - which is common in MM patients). Once he goes into remission he will be on maintenance meds.
Rusty is hopeful and excited to start treatment. Holiday gatherings are cancelled. He will mask up everywhere as he will be immunocompromised. Dr is worried about respiratory infections during treatment.
But, in all of this we have food to eat, a roof over our head, and the love and support of so many. We are lucky.
livetohike
(24,215 posts)plan.
MustLoveBeagles
(15,949 posts)Good luck
pandr32
(14,183 posts)DU love to you and Rusty.
Freddie
(10,095 posts)For non-Hodgkins lymphoma. That was 6 years ago, hes still very much with us. Its an arduous procedure but worth it. Best of luck!
HeartsCanHope
(1,641 posts)You both will be in my thoughts.
AllaN01Bear
(29,224 posts)spanone
(141,387 posts)❤️
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Skittles
(171,228 posts)calimary
(89,806 posts)Even if the cures arent quite there yet, life extension has improved, on average, by a noticeable degree. Thats always welcome news.
slightlv
(7,738 posts)KU Med is a great place. They helped my Mom several times. I just kept getting lost on campus trying to find her! (LOL)
Blessings to you and Rusty!
IbogaProject
(5,812 posts)And wishing for a great recovery for Rusty.
LoisB
(12,853 posts)appleannie1
(5,447 posts)Keep up the positive vibes, do the treatment and he can outlive us all. Will keep him in my thoughts.
JMCKUSICK
(5,874 posts)Fla Dem
(27,568 posts)but it sounds like you've have a very positive mindset. Please keep us posted.
bluestarone
(22,038 posts)FakeNoose
(41,272 posts)Here's hoping for a quick and positive recovery. It's going to be hard on you both, but try to stay positive.
Blue_playwright
(1,620 posts)... I'm in Wichita. Let me know if there is anything I can do... bring a meal... anything?
rustysgurl
(1,097 posts)but I am a Wichita girl, born and bred. Three hours might be a little far to bring a meal, but I thank you for the offer.
Clouds Passing
(7,862 posts)Hell be in good hands at KU. I know I was!
BaronChocula
(4,461 posts)as you take care of Rusty. Sending the good vibes!
70sEraVet
(5,441 posts)Nevilledog
(55,031 posts)surfered
(13,063 posts)Good luck
gademocrat7
(11,893 posts)We are with you all on this journey. Take care.💙
SleeplessinSoCal
(10,406 posts)❤️❤️❤️
SheltieLover
(79,723 posts)Snoopy 7
(729 posts)But, I also sit here and I'm crying about children going hungry. God bless the poor...
Nanjeanne
(6,557 posts)and we leave for Rome vacation very soon. There is much hope and great improvements with treatment now. Stay positive and best of luck. DM me for any advice or support
GiqueCee
(3,968 posts)... I wish Rusty luck. Sounds like he's got an abundance of love going for him.
NNadir
(37,873 posts)All of us are pulling for Rusty's similar success.
My friend is still alive, thriving.
Joinfortmill
(20,952 posts)58Sunliner
(6,307 posts)CaptainTruth
(8,169 posts)brer cat
(27,537 posts)Stay strong and take care of yourself as well as Rusty.
hamsterjill
(17,488 posts)My prayers for your both. For him, I pray for healing and strength. For you, I pray for peace and calm. It's hard to watch someone go through an illness. So, please remember to take care of yourself.
Your attitude of gratitude is inspiring.
FemDemERA
(796 posts)That your family is surrounded by love and caring support.
NNadir
(37,873 posts)...your last paragraph:
You are beautiful people to face trouble with this in mind, really wonderful people.
As such, I can only hope on hope that you come through this intact.
May your troubles pass. All the best to the both of you.