07/22/2025
DAD UPDATE: We promised to keep updating everyone on dad especially after the crazy chemo journey this spring. Dad was admitted to OSU in May to start a new chemo, Tecvayli. It is newly out of clinical trials and isn't an option until at least 4 other failed treatment lines.
He was in his second cycle when they did his first Mayo Clinic labs (these check
His cancer numbers). We have gotten them back with good results!!!
The Monoclonal protein is a protein you produce when you have multiple myeloma. Dads kept creeping up and was at its highest when they decided to start this treatment. It was 2.45. The goal of this treatment is to see it drop by at least 50% in the first few months. Dads first labs show it if now 0.41. The ultimate goal is 0, but this is the lowest his number has ever been!!! Its more than 50% which makes us VERY happy.
This chemo does seem to wear him down a little more and the heat gets to him. But it is such a weight lifted to know a treatment is working! We thank you all for your continued prayers and please continue!!!
As for now, we are all enjoying summer. Him and mom like taking drives, doing a little shopping, eating, and walking.
We will continue updates. Much love to you all 🩷.