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Treatment time is here!

A week or two ago, I posted about Edie possibly needing treatment very soon. Well it seems that time has come.

Yesterday, Edie had her second opinion consultation with Dr. Brian Durie at Cedars Sinai Hospital, and he concurred with the conclusion of her current oncologist at Kaiser, Dr. Simmons. (One good piece of news we have found is that Dr. Simmons is the oncologist to be seeing at Kaiser for myeloma.)

We have decided to go with the Thalidomide plus Dexamethasome protocol, which I believe is delivered in pill form. That doesn't make it any less severe a treatment, but it does make it easier to take. It also leave lots of doors open for future treatments.

All that remains now is securing an appointment, with Dr. Simmons, so that she can begin treatment. Oh yeah, and making sure we get the most out of the next few weeks in the way of culinary pleasures. Among other things, Dexamethasome wreaks havoc on the taste buds. Not sure what Thalidomide will do, but we know it can't be good.
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Becky said…
So, how long does the treatment last? Give her my best and be especially patient and buy her lots of chocolate.
12:11 AM
Marc said…
Don't know how long it will last. Until she gets a remission plus a few extra cycles for good measure.

Hopefully not too long!
10:27 AM
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