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@meg1685

Thank you, Ginger! I'm glad my team made the decision to hold off, I just want this round 2 regimen to work and I was upset to see those light chain numbers going up. Damnation! I know with the moving parts (as @auntieoakley describes them) that it's probably not worth losing my mind over just yet, but I have trouble feeling optimistic about it since those numbers have only gone down since my first week of round 1 chemo back in June.

Interestingly, one of my students' husband was a major leader in the pharmaceuticals we're all benefiting from. (Now he's the chair of the Smithsonian National Board!) I always run my drug regimens by him and he called my latest one "state of the art" and, after it, I'd be "good to go." I love his vibe!! Anyway, it's thanksgiving and he's high up on my list!

Best,
Meg

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@meg1685 Having a doctor who can convey things in a positive manner is nice to have. I am blessed that my medical team works together with me to coordinate treatments, medications, and we all share information. Unfortunately, the records management system is two different ones.

You'll miss your retired doc, definitely. And guess what? You have the opportunity to train up your new one to be like the one retiring, playing "good doctor"! You'll be doing yourself and countless others a service to do so.

Deep breath, grab a cup of tea with a few cookies. You got this!
Ginger