Pomalyst Study Cycle 80

Thursday, May 1, 2014,    Pomalyst Study Cycle 80: IgG was higher today than it has been for years, though only slightly. Last month IgG was 1270 mg/dL, now 1340 this month. However, M-Spike was 1.1 g/dL last month, down to 1.0 this month. 1.0 is right in the middle of the range of M-Spike for the last several years. So what are we to believe? Both of those changes are probably within the accuracy limits of the test anyway, so let's call it a draw; my myeloma is still stable. For whatever it's worth, the Lambda and Kappa light chains didn't change too much either I'm happy for another month, Pomalyst is still doing its job, 2 mg every night as a single agent.  Six years and two months on that study, I love that little pill. A month ago (end of cycle 79) we did a DEXA test, to assess bone density in the spine and hip. Bottom line: I have some osteopenia, though not osteoporosis. However, the actual bone density has not changed significantly (within the measurement error of the machine) since 2010. That's good. I do take Vitamins D3 and K2 every day, and according to some studies that may help. If you do this, though, please be aware that Vitamin K (full-spectrum, not K2) can affect clotting factors, which in turn could cause DVT's, heart attacks, and strokes. I use only K2, and I have also had clotting factors checked. This month Dr. YLH and I discussed two other issues: The backache that appeared during the Nashville Marathon. Dr YLH ordered ...
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