As you know, I have my blood tested every 90 days to monitor the progress of my lil lymphoma. The result that is most revealing is IgM. Patients with elevated IgM are at significant risk for opportunistic and repeated infections. In addition, the defect in the immune system results in a decreased ability to identify and fight cancer cells.
Ninety days ago, the result was 1608; the test before was 1408. The normal range is 45-281.
I was prescribed a rather new and promising medication, Brukinsa, after the 1608 result, loss of energy and weight loss starting in early December.
I was tested yesterday. The current IgM result is 312! That is, almost within normal range!!!
Needless to say, I am very happy. Not only do I feel much better, but taking a few pills with almost no side effects at all is so much easier on both me and My Adorable Wife than intravenous chemotherapy. In fact, we both remarked about that yesterday driving home from the lab.
I will see the Dr. Hema5 on March 2 where we will discuss this excellent result. He and his staff have given me the finest care for which I am very grateful.
I have high hopes that intravenous chemotherapy is now behind me and that my lymphoma will be entirely controlled by twice-daily medication.
