Welp . . . came in for transplant, discovered a viral pneumonia. Put the femur surgery on hold until I get stronger physically. Discovered the pneumonia was probably nothing more than a bad cold. NOW … will be admitted to University of Pennsylvania Hospital for four straight days of chemo. This will be a cocktail like the back pack regimen but a little more tailored to my needs and what worked previously.
The Cancer is raging away. Basically, the back pack worked but for some reason Dr. J took me off of it and moved on to a different drug which had no effect on the Cancer and may have damaged my kidneys as well.
When I got here on Monday, my calcium was high and my creatinine – or kidney measurements – were out of control. In the last few days my calcium is now normal and my creatinine has plateaued and started downward.
So, after all of that I am healthy enough for chemo.
The infusion starts today and goes through Monday! What a weekend I have planned!
Thanks for your support and caring. Love you all.
#bradstrong
hang in man..thinking of you
Keep your Grind on, Big Cuz. I know you will. #BRADSTRONG
Keep your chin up Brad. We need you here.
We have all been thinking of you!! Stay strong and continue to fight!! xoxox
silver lining, it’s not pneumonia and you are getting back on track. your kidneys will bounce back. be well, hang in there and stay strong. we got FF playoffs to keep you occupied.
Keep pushing forward, Brad. You are an inspiration
We’re thinking of you. Keep up the fight-you will beat this!
I am a fellow myleoma patient and although you don’t know me, I’m sending you my best wishes.
Wishing you all the best!!
We continue to send much love and endless prayers. Stay Strong!
Keep the positive attitude….miracles happen to those who believe
Thinking of you and sending you love!
Always thankful for your posts, my husband is 54 and has much the same kind if mm as you do. Stay strong and know we are praying for you. Thanks for keeping us updated and for being so rest,!
Shelly Schimmel, michigan
You always find the silver lining. Amazing !!!! Kick cancers’ ass….. Love you. Joni& Jeff
Brad I am not sure how any person goes through what you do. You really are so amazing!!
Always thinking of you and wishing for the BEST! Hugs and kisses, Cousin Ruth
Hang in there Brad. We love you dearly!
I am a myeloma patient treated at UPenn and a fan of your blog. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery. Terry, Haddonfield, NJ
Sending strength and healing karma from over here!
Always thinking of you. Hang in there. Sending positive thoughts your way. I keep thinking about Rocky fighting the Russian Ivan Drago. You are Rocky and Cancer is Ivan Drago. Though it’s a tough fight, I believe you will win. I truly, truly do. Praying hard for you and your family. xoxoxox
Hang in there Brad. Bump in the road. You’ve got this.