Hi Arthur, that is a low platelet level so it’s a good thing to have the platelet transfusion. I had a lot of those over my trek through the land of blood cancer. Try not to let it get you too discouraged.
I know I mentioned it before, but we take quite a hit from those rounds of chemo and sometimes it just takes a month or two of a break in the cycle to let our bodies rest and recoup.
I know you’re worried that if you’re off treatment the cancer cells will also get a chance to grow again. But if you’ve been on several months of meds, the fast growing cancer cells should been reduced appreciably in numbers so it’s ok to take that break. Your body will be able to do some regenerating and hopefully the platelets will rise on their own again.
You’ll be having the bone marrow biopsy soon and that will give your doctor direction as to how you’re responding to treatment and if the MM is being held in check.

Try to remain positive, Arthur. Your WBC is up and that’s a really good thing! I’m not being cavalier, because I know what a trying time this is, but my best suggestion is to keep busying doing things you enjoy for a distraction. Try to keep life as normal as possible. I know that’s really rough when you are feeling low mentally and physically. But there are less physical things like reading, jig saw puzzles, try doodling and painting with watercolors, etc.
What’s your favorite activity to bring you joy?

Good morning, Arthur. Just checking in to see how you’re feeling. I know you’re anxious to get some good news so you can continue treatment. When is your bone marrow biopsy?

Hi @arthur333, it’s been quite a while since we’ve chatted. Just wondering how you’re doing. Has there been any positive changes with your bloodwork? Did you have the bone marrow biopsy yet?