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Maybe for a week

That's how long the nephrologist said Edie may have to stay in the hospital. :o , after his consultation with Dr. Durie (Myeloma specialist).

Dr. Durie agreed the pheresis was a good idea. Plus he added that she should continue with the Velcade plus an increased dosage of Dex (40 mg day 1, followed by 20 mg every other day 3 more times). Edie won't like that, but if it helps it will be worth it.

The on call oncologist thought the Velcade may have been exacerbating the problem with the kidneys, but according to Dr. Durie, Velcade is not cleared through the kidneys, so that isn't an issue. Plus the Dex, being an anti inflammatory should also help.

So right now, she should be receiving her catheter for administering the pheresis as well as the Velcade.

I forgot to ask whether they will be continuing the Doxil. I'm not a real fan of that particular drug, so I'm not overly concerned if they don't restart it, assuming of course the Velcade and Dex will do the trick.

And so far Edie is in decent spirits considering all she is going through. I know I'm not in such good spirits, but then at this moment, that isn't important.

Stay tuned for more.

Oh, and BTW, she has been moved to a private room now (Kaiser Bellflower), and her new telephone# is (562)461-5210, or you can try her cell phone.
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