Actually, I’m a little surprised to still be here. When I was diagnosed in 2005 with myeloma, the average survival rate was 3-5 years. I remember my first radiation appointment and the radiation oncologist said oh, 3-5 years survival. I just about fell over right there. But here I am. And even more amazing, after 5 years of Revlimid and then Pomalyst for 6 months, I started Velcade and voila… I am in remission. Six sessions of Velcade or over 7 months. who knew. Pretty amazing and I am enjoying it for all it’s worth. I know I’ll relapse again, but for now, I’m a pretty happy camper. Although getting older means more aches and arthritis stuff, generally I feel good.
My son made me an amazing breakfast with cinnamon rolls, eggs, cheesy hashbrowns, and bacon. Yumm. Plus some lovely gifts.
Tonight is pizza night which I am cooking! I’m going to do a marguerite one, a bacon and chicken one, and ? I’ve been cutting the pizza dough in thirds and that seems to be just the right size.
Tahoe Girl 
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!!
Happy happy birthday Christina! Wow, you have really beat myeloma back and I am thrilled you are doing so well! Sounds like your body really responds well to treatment! Did you have a SCT, or just the meds you mention above? You’re 4 (Dx) years ahead of me, and doing better than me! Congrats on all your birthdays! Enjoy your day and best wishes for a zillion more birthdays! xoxo Julie :))
yes, in 2006 , then I was off all drugs till I relapsed in 2010.
Happy Birthday and many more! I think you are doing fantastically well and will continue to do so. Love your cooking commentary, always!
I feel pretty good. I get my labs next week so I’ll see how month 3 is.
A belated Happy Birthday! Hope you had a really lovely day 🙂
Oh thank you for the good thought. It was a lovely day here in Northern California. Beautiful fall weather.
As we say in my house: “May this next year be your best year yet!”
Thank you for your kind wishes, dear Christina and Happy Birthday to you too. And many, many happy returns ! xxx