Should have posted this yesterday, because the 19th was the sixth anniversary of my formal myeloma diagnosis "multiple myeloma type IgG kappa" and "a new aggressive myeloma". I've not done too badly so far, and rather better than that consultant predicted!
Started Cycle 7 of chemo last Wednesday as normal, which is something of a relief after two weeks missed because of the bursa / cyst / abscess / whatever it was. Still tender after the minor surgery, but not in a bad way. Going down to Dorset tomorrow for my sister's birthday and not exactly looking forward to three hours in the car - will need lots of service station breaks to give it a rest.
Now trying to correct a lifelong habit of sitting with more of my weight on the left. Cunningly placed cushions help.
Last (Tuesday) night was my first without any discharge at all so it was a little disappointing to get a phone call from Chemo this morning cancelling today's chemo session as the docs had had a conference and decided still too much chance of infection complications.
Sent to my GP for "review" and another week of antibiotics, which I've now got. So if it's any consolation, at least the NHS worked fast and efficiently this time. Which is more than can be said for the farcical new disabled parking system at Broomfield, but that's story for another time.
.... happened during yesterday's chemo session, although I rather doubt it had anything to do with the treatment. For months now my wal...
