The test results came to us on Tuesday of this week. This big hot cakes has Multiple Myeloma. He has the myeloma in 96% of his bone marrow. That is not a good number at all. In fact, that is an outrageously scary number. The myeloma has settled in specific areas and these areas of the bones are the most painful for my dad right now. It is concentrated in his shoulder, ribs, hips, pelvis, lower back, and upper thigh on one leg. He is also highly anemic right now - and that is something that generally goes hand in hand with the myeloma. His kidneys are still not functioning at a very high level either. So - treatments are going to be heavy and hard for awhile. It is necessary to bring that 96% number down in order for them to consider him a good candidate for bone marrow transplant.
Treatment plan: We prayed our GUTS out and called on our family, friends, and social media to join us...because in order for him to begin the treatment right away - his insurance had to approve it by today. Otherwise - he would be waiting until next week and that isn't something dad was prepared to do. He wants to jump on this thing and KICK it in the butt! So - after multiple prayers from so, SO many - we were blessed with a miracle this morning when my mom got the phone call that he is all set to start. He went in for his first round of chemo today. He will go in on a Thursday/Monday/Thursday/Monday cycle for two weeks and then he will have one week to rest. He has to do that twice (so over the next 6 weeks) and then they will re-test his blood and find out where they are with their numbers. This will determine whether he goes to Salt Lake to talk to the transplant center - or if he has to go through another 6 week round. I know what we are hoping for!!
Again - I just want to express how grateful we are for the love and support of so many. My parents are so overwhelmed by so many who have reached out with thoughtful words and heartfelt prayers. There is no way for us to truly express the gratitude when the word Thanks just seems like it is not enough at this time. We are aware of so many going through different struggles of their own and it is humbling to know that they are also thinking of us - as we are thinking and rallying for them. The Lord is truly aware of our needs and He will carry us through. Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!
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