Many of you have been asking me about my Mom, and I thought I would share a small update on her treatment (If you are new to my blog, my Mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma back in September. Since that post I found out that "the survival rate" actually means something different for patients with this condition and the life expectancy after the diagnosis is unknown. But I believe in miracles!!).
Well, she's doing pretty good :) I talked to her just this morning. She barely finished her second round of chemo on Monday and was released for 10 days until she goes back for more treatment. They haven't done a biopsy yet so it's a little early to talk about remission but her blood test results actually amaze her doctors. Her white blood cell count is better than it's been in years. It's not in the norm yet but it's closer than not. Her kidney tests and hemoglobin are wonderful too, and that's such good news. The doctor mentioned that she might not even need dialysis after all!
She also tolerates chemo much better than expected. She lost some hair and is feeling a little weak overall but these are the only side effects of the treatment. Because she is allowed to work from home, she has more time to rest and relax. The government also pays for a good portion of her medications and that is huge. They will add a new drug to her treatment next time around that should be even more effective. She has two more rounds of chemo scheduled before they will perform a biopsy, and we'll know more.
So overall, I believe, this is some awesome news and I hope to get even better news before her 55-th Birthday in January! :)
Thank you all for keeping my Mom and our family in your prayers!
She is so young. The same age as I am, but then I realize you are the age of my oldest daughter. I will keep your mom in my prayers. This is such good news.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting how blogging erases all the age difference :)
DeleteSo glad to hear that your mum is doing well at the moment/
ReplyDeleteCarolx
Lena, that is awesome news! I'm so happy to hear it.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that. She is in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh Lena that is wonderful news! I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteRhonda
Great news.
ReplyDeleteI'll pray things continue to go well for your mom.
After all, we are practically twins since my bday is in Jan. and I'll be 55 then too. 8-)
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DeleteYes, she is young! I can say that because I am 53 :) I am glad to hear that she is tolerating chemo and I pray for her and your family. God is in the miracle business!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to hear things are moving along nicely! Wishing so many good thoughts, and sending many for your mom too!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the news is on the positive side!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad she's doing well too. Sending you and your family all my best wishes Lena.
ReplyDeleteSo very glad to hear positive news about your mom, Lena!!! ((Hugs & Prayers))
ReplyDeleteWonderful news - it's so uplifting to hear about those who respond well or better than expected from treatment. Sounds like your mom is a fighter :)
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing news! So happy to hear it :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Glad to hear your mom doing well.
ReplyDeleteSounds like she is within an excellent health care system - perhaps you could blog about it? OR the differences between health care in the USA and Russia?
This is great news. I'm so glad that she is doing better. I pray that she will continue to astonish the medical community.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your good news.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you and your family with this positive progress. I'm sure it will continue.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad she is doing so well with the chemo. I believe in miracles too.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that she is doing so well. Hugs and prayers for all.
ReplyDeleteFollowed the link about going home. I'm so sorry that your Mom has multiple myeloma. I hope that she continues to improve, and I hope that she will go into remission. My father in law had multiple myeloma, and he went into remission after a bone marrow transplant. Sending hugs and prayers.
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