Dean P. Demos

The bone marrow biopsy revealed that 5% of my plasma cells are myeloma cells.  That’s down from 10%.  The bone scan revealed no lytic lesions (destructive areas where the healthy marrow has been displaced by the abnormal plasma cells) whereas the Dr. had seen a very small one in my right humerus bone before.

Dr. G. will resume Revlimid and Velcade after we get back from our family vacation planned the week of July 4th and after I have done my “Collect and Store” of the stem cells.

I infer that Dr. Goldklang is very pleased with my response to the medication.  He said he doesn’t want me doing any weightlifting putting stress on the humerus bones, but that my bike riding is good for them as the use and impact will strengthen them.  The medication, Zometa, is a bone strengthener.  I get that once a month thru IV.