The Coffee House

[smoke665]

Long day, but well worth it. We left early this morning for Atlanta, and just got back a short while ago. In July of 2016 after the drug protocols she had been on finally failed, my wife underwent an Autologous Stem Cell transplant at Windship Cancer Center, for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. So, for the past year we've had to wait to see if it worked. 2 weeks ago we were there for her 1 year follow up tests, and today we went back for the results. For the first time since her diagnoses in 2009 she has achieved what they call Stringent Complete Remission (SCR). Which basically means that all the tests they ran showed "0" cells detected. For now she will remain on maintenance oral chemo, and the monthly infusions will go to every 3 months. For us that's like being set free from a cage, as our life and travel has revolved around 4 week increments, since she was diagnosed!

 

[limr33 3]

Long day, but well worth it. We left early this morning for Atlanta, and just got back a short while ago. In July of 2016 after the drug protocols she had been on finally failed, my wife underwent an Autologous Stem Cell transplant at Windship Cancer Center, for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. So, for the past year we've had to wait to see if it worked. 2 weeks ago we were there for her 1 year follow up tests, and today we went back for the results. For the first time since her diagnoses in 2009 she has achieved what they call Stringent Complete Remission (SCR). Which basically means that all the tests they ran showed "0" cells detected. For now she will remain on maintenance oral chemo, and the monthly infusions will go to every 3 months. For us that's like being set free from a cage, as our life and travel has revolved around 4 week increments, since she was diagnosed!

Great news, Smokey!!!!

 

[smoke665]

Great news, Smokey!!!!

We're excited. They got it into what they call a slumbering state (meaning it was there, but it wan't doing anything) once for about 2 years, but this is the first true remission.

 

[jcdeboever]

Long day, but well worth it. We left early this morning for Atlanta, and just got back a short while ago. In July of 2016 after the drug protocols she had been on finally failed, my wife underwent an Autologous Stem Cell transplant at Windship Cancer Center, for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. So, for the past year we've had to wait to see if it worked. 2 weeks ago we were there for her 1 year follow up tests, and today we went back for the results. For the first time since her diagnoses in 2009 she has achieved what they call Stringent Complete Remission (SCR). Which basically means that all the tests they ran showed "0" cells detected. For now she will remain on maintenance oral chemo, and the monthly infusions will go to every 3 months. For us that's like being set free from a cage, as our life and travel has revolved around 4 week increments, since she was diagnosed!

Super.

 

[JonA_CT]

Dentist appointment made for tomorrow after work. Tonight I'll test the bourbon theory...

I like bourbon

Me, too.

I heard folks would also rub bourbon on a baby's gums for teething pain. Over the past day or so, one of my back teeth has developed a really bad sensitivity to anything even remotely hot or cold. Maybe I just need a few shots of bourbon?

We did this with the kids, worked like a charm.

I'm convinced! *trots off to find some bourbon*

Long day, but well worth it. We left early this morning for Atlanta, and just got back a short while ago. In July of 2016 after the drug protocols she had been on finally failed, my wife underwent an Autologous Stem Cell transplant at Windship Cancer Center, for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. So, for the past year we've had to wait to see if it worked. 2 weeks ago we were there for her 1 year follow up tests, and today we went back for the results. For the first time since her diagnoses in 2009 she has achieved what they call Stringent Complete Remission (SCR). Which basically means that all the tests they ran showed "0" cells detected. For now she will remain on maintenance oral chemo, and the monthly infusions will go to every 3 months. For us that's like being set free from a cage, as our life and travel has revolved around 4 week increments, since she was diagnosed!

Great news!

 

[snowbear119 50]

I don't recommend drugs or alcohol as both are toxic to humans.

I'm jammin' glad I'm a bear.

 

[vintagesnaps]

Good news Smokey! glad for you and your wife.

 

[snowbear119 50]

Mom was laid to rest, today. I'm not much on funerals, but it was nice. It was good to see a few of the nieces and nephews, especially those from Michigan.

We got a Much later start than I wanted (lazy azz cargo wasn't ready) but we made it to Mystic, CT. Onward to Portland in the AM.

 

[snowbear119 50]

Great news, Smokey!!!!

We're excited. They got it into what they call a slumbering state (meaning it was there, but it wan't doing anything) once for about 2 years, but this is the first true remission.

One step at a time; congrat's.

 

[Crystal Photographic]

I don't recommend drugs or alcohol as both are toxic to humans.

I'm jammin' glad I'm a bear.

Yep, no need for drugs or alcohol for a bear.

 

[Frank F.]

Mom was laid to rest, today. I'm not much on funerals, but it was nice. It was good to see a few of the nieces and nephews, especially those from Michigan.

We got a Much later start than I wanted (lazy azz cargo wasn't ready) but we made it to Mystic, CT. Onward to Portland in the AM.

Funeral (ongoing upload sequence, visit daily)

When my mum was buried, I took photos...

 

[smoke665]

One step at a time; congrat's.

Thank you.

Condolences to you and your family on your loss also.

 

[smoke665]

When my mum was buried, I took photos...

That's something you don't see happening here anymore, and I'm not sure why. When I was younger it wasn't that uncommon.

 

[snowbear119 50]

I don't recommend drugs or alcohol as both are toxic to humans.

I'm jammin' glad I'm a bear.

Yep, no need for drugs or alcohol for a bear.

Plenty of need.

 

[JonA_CT]

any of y'all have a good online tea purveyor?

My wife has been enjoying some fancy bottled tea at around $3 a bottle. I figure I can brew my own for cheaper...