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No news…..just no news

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sarah Walker Gorrell

No news is generally an indication of good news, but in our case, no news just means……no earth shattering  new news! Bob is now on the once per week Chemo (Velcade) routine.  The Dex (I’m beginning to use those anacronyms…..either getting smarter, or … Continue reading →

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We have much for which to be thankful….

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Sarah Walker Gorrell

Today, Bob started Round Three. Cutting right to the chase, and sharing the good news, we learned that he is in partial remission!! His M-Spike (Monoclonal Protein), also known as the Cancer Count is down to 1.3, below what it needs to be to start the … Continue reading →

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Round Two ends……….

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Sarah Walker Gorrell

We headed to Hattiesburg, early, for the final treatment of Round Two. It was such a long day – not that we haven’t had long days, in the past, but usually they’ve been filled with “fun” things! We started with an appointment … Continue reading →

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Feeling good…..

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Sarah Walker Gorrell

Where to start? Bob feels good, and has for almost two weeks.  Amazing what fluids, blood transfusions, platelets, Chemo, good doctors, and most of all …..Prayers……will do!  Still no nausea, after the Velcade, but never leaving that to chance; he always takes … Continue reading →

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Chemo starts …..10/12/10

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Sarah Walker Gorrell

At 9:20 a.m., we met with Dr. Hrom (we really like this doctor) so that Bob could begin Chemo. The doctor told us that Bob’s cancer was a Stage 3. Unlike other cancers, MM only has 3 stages. He advised … Continue reading →

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