77 yrs old, relatively good physical condition. 2 weeks into my 3rd cycle of Velcade and Darzalex. KAPPA/LAMBDA LIGHT CHAIN RATIO has gone from 4.42 to 2.07 in 3 months. Abnormal protein band has reduced from 1.3 to .3. Fatigue and Bone pain have subsided. Walking daily.
I say go for it! It’s the best way to get as close to a cure that is available. “I” don’t qualify. My cardiologist said my heart would not take it. When I had Revlimid and then Velcade they toxified my heart. Plus I had congestive heart failure from my Smoldering Myeloma. Grab the chance for another length of time for your life. I only wish I could have had it done .
Good luck and God Bless,
“Teece”
Oncologist says no only because of your age. You’re well beyond expiration date (lol) but you can still play hardball. You can do it!
Sounds promising .... I like reading the numbers going down. It is helpful to all of us.
I know I can, the question is if the risk/benefit is there for what I might have to go through for the SCT. Everyone I have talked to so far has had SCT. Wondering about those who chose to pass.