So Far so Good

Hi,
I have been on the two new chemos since Tues- one I take every day and the other as a subcutaneous shot 10 days on 18 days off. So far my counts looks good and I am not having any side effects other than being tired. I am going to the clinic 2x a day to make sure my counts are steady. These new chemos can have some side effects but so far it's ok. I even walked on the tread mill for 30 minutes and did some modest weight lifting. The plan is to get another bone marrow biopsy on March 4th and we'll see what we see. My UVA docs conferred with my old VCU docs and a wonderful young doc at MC Anderson in Houston. All are on board with this protocol. As soon as I am back in remission, I'll go to transplant. I feel good about this and so does James. It was his diligence that made all the docs rethink heading into transplant after I was out of remission. So Happy Valentines Day to me! Needless to say having my sons and daughter-in-laws and grandkids close by is a gift. Also you all, with your love and support help so much. Enjoy this photo of Rowan Mason Yates, as lovely as she is charming and Thomas, as charming as he is lovely.

I'll post soon.
Take care,
B