My SCT has been put on hold....
until early fall at the earliest. My creatinine is still to high to consider proceeding with the transplant. My creatinine today was 1.8 which means it is very slowly coming down. I will see my oncologist from now on and not follow up with Karmanos until my kidneys are healthy again. I found out that I can extend my insurance until Nov 07 so I can wait until next year for my transplant- if I choose to have it. The doctor is concerned about whether my kidneys can tolerate the high dose melphalan. I sure do not want to cause so much damage that I would require diaylsis. I will need to really consider whether it is worth the risk. I will be talking to my oncolgist Dr. Goldman about this next week. At least I do not have to make the decison to finish my sct at this time. Thank God.
All prayers will be appreciated. : )
About Me
- Eve
- I am 63 years old and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma on Feb 15,2005 at age 57. I was undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant.(SCT) I had my stem cells harvested in May 06 but due to complications I did not, nor do I plan to have the transplant. Added note: NEVER say NEVER; I am going to complete my sct starting Feb 15th 2011. I worked as a RN until going on disability in Dec. 04. I am the one with black top on. I am with my sisters Sylvia & MaryLou
1 comment:
My dear Evelyn, you really have a tuff decision to make.You are right you don't want to damanage those kidneys,Luckly you have a lot of time for God to turn things around for you. With the help from prayes and God things could all change for the better.chin up do a lot of talking to the dr. about what will be the right thing for you to do. God Bless you and your family. love ya bunches sis
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