I have my October blood test results and I’m pleased to report that my cancer levels dropped.
M Protein (g/L)
Oct = 2.3
Sept = 2.8
Aug = value missing
July = value missing
June = 1.9
May = 1.7
Apr = 2.5
Mar = 3
The M Protein is a complete and accurate measure of the cancer/myeloma in my body, it consists 100% of abnormal protein. A zero value means no cancer is detected in my blood. The Beta 2 and igG measures I’ve previously discussed, contain good and abnormal protein and therefore aren’t as accurate.
My Hematology profile (how my body responds overall to being on treatment) looks good.
Date | WBC | Hemoglobin | Platelet Count | Neutrophils |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reference Range | 4.0 – 11.0 | 135 – 170 | 150 – 400 | 2.0 – 8.0 |
Oct | 5.3 | 126 | 311 | 4.2 |
Sept | 7.9 | 128 | 295 | 4.8 |
August | 6.3 | 129 | 324 | 4.9 |
July | 6.5 | 129 | 349 | 5.2 |
June | 8.5 | 126 | 299 | 5.2 |
May | 5.6 | 128 | 303 | 4.5 |
Apr | 6.0 | 131 | 296 | 4.9 |
Mar | 6.8 | 133 | 339 | 5.9 |
Feb | 7.5 | 130 | 336 | 6.4 |
Jan 25 | 8.3 | 129 | 335 | 5.7 |
Jan 11 | 4.9 | 126 | 335 | 5.7 |
Dec | 15.6 | 129 | 356 | 11.2 |
Nov 30 | 8.8 | 133 | 416 | 7.0 |
Nov 2 | 5.7 | 136 | 447 | 4.7 |
Nov | 8.1 | 137 | 387 | 5.9 |
Oct | 10.5 | 139 | 329 | 8.8 |
Sept | 5.3 | 130 | 363 | 4.4 |
Sept | 13.7 | 122 | 304 | 5.2 |
Aug | 6.1 | 130 | 378 | 4.9 |
Aug | 12.0 | 133 | 329 | 8.3 |
July | 12.8 | 131 | 302 | 9.47 |
July | 4.8 | 123 | 386 | 3.8 |
June | 10.6 | 124 | 281 | 8.0 |
June | 6.5 | 122 | 439 | 4.7 |
May | 12.4 | 118 | 271 | 8.9 |
May | 10.0 | 118 | 320 | 5.2 |
Apr | 12.5 | 123 | 297 | 9.8 |
Apr | 7.6 | 113 | 357 | 3.9 |
Mar | 7.0 | 133 | 247 | 5.6 |
Mar | 6.8 | 127 | 467 | 5.2 |
Feb | 5.5 | 133 | 191 | 4.6 |
Jan | 4.4 | 129 | 206 | 2.3 |
I’m maintaining a positive outlook on life!
To recap: On Sunday, October 9th, I completed Cycle 22 Week 3. I have Multiple Myeloma and anemia, a rare blood cancer. It is incurable, but treatable. From February to November 2013, I received Velcade chemo through weekly in-hospital injections as an outpatient. Since February 9th 2015, I have been on Pomalyst and dexamethasone chemo treatment (Pom/dex).
Weekly chemo-inspired self-portraits can be viewed in my flickr album.
May 2014: Segway on the seawall
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