Neuropathy and Cognitive Impairment

Posted on January 27, 2012 by bk

There used to be an anti-drug advertising campaign that showed an egg and said “This is your brain.” Then they cracked the egg into a frying pan where it sizzled while they said “This is your brain on drugs.” I was just sitting here thinking over the ...

Lucky Number 13

Posted on January 13, 2012 by bk

Today is a day which reputedly manifests bad luck. A number of these days have slipped right by with me as I was unaware of the date. But whether or not I acknowledged the day, I can’t in memory recall a Friday the 13th that proved particularly unlucky. In fact, I took ...

The Deludia Guide to Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted on January 1, 2012 by bk

This is an attempt at humor, although there is nothing at all funny about Peripheral Neuropathy. Primarily a side effect of chemotherapy, it is perhaps the most debilitating facet of Multiple Myeloma treatment. Then too, the information offered in these short videos is com ...

Update

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Sarah's Myeloma Blog

Once again apologies for not updating recently. Only thought about it when I got a spam comment! Not going too badly, except I have a cold and cough - first for such a long time, so I have been lucky. Just taking it very easy atm. On my 17th round of treatment now. We are st ...

Summer Solstice

Posted on June 22, 2011 by pmdello

Norway Maple Leaves For three months, the west wind scoured our Hood River Valley with an abrasive, hygienic brush. It burnished the trees, leaving behind a lustrous sheen of renewal. During that time, the Oregon spring doled out single days of warmth. Plummeting temperature ...

Renovation

Posted on March 27, 2011 by pmdello

Soon after the New Year I resumed my six-mile walks. Wet weather interrupted some outings; others surprised me with unexpected mid-winter sunshine. I work fulltime but my job is not physically demanding. Accordingly, these walks provide the best barometer of my health. This ...

Trees

Posted on November 20, 2010 by pmdello

Trees “Keep a green tree in your heart and a singing bird will come.” Chinese Proverb Raked leaves from a sugar maple In November, the deciduous trees on our property cover the lawn with a radiant multi-colored blanket of leaves. Each fall, I spend several hours ...

Rev-lite trial: end of cycle 4.

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Sid

Tuesday 17th August 2010 I completed my Rev-lite clinical trial cycle 4 (28 days) for myeloma. Trial protocol states that after 4 cycles the status of my disease will be reassessed. If my disease has become worse the trial will stop. If my disease has shown improvement I rem ...

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