February 2011 - Prepare for Induction

Back to the doctor today to finalize the treatment steps. Had some good news today, the skeletal scan was fine. This means the disease has not created tumors on/through my bones. Looks like the induction phase will start next week, this will include one drug administered through IV (Valcade) and two other drugs through pill form (Decadron and Revilimd) Some medications are weekly, some twice a week and the other is on 21 days off 7. Thank goodness for technology, I think I will have to add reminders in my blackbery to keep all of this straight. These drugs can cause blood clots, so I have started on a blood thinner today.