tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398956932575790.post3119892803916955787..comments2024-01-23T21:37:27.869-08:00Comments on Nick's Myeloma Blog: The price of aggressive treatment...Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733312143898687572noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398956932575790.post-83807522023668595512010-09-02T10:36:17.504-07:002010-09-02T10:36:17.504-07:00I agree with you, Nick. There is risk involved in ...I agree with you, Nick. There is risk involved in treating Myeloma- no matter which avenue we take. <br /><br />It seemed that while there wasn't enough data to suggest the 'slam dunk' protocol, there were treatments choices which were much more suited to my goals. Mitigating risk was only one decision point for me. Quality of life, geography, cost, treatment success rates, patient testimonies, and most importantly, potential CURE, were important factors in my decision to move forward at UAMS. <br /><br />Like an athlete, I'm trying to not get caught flat footed and miss the boat on the advances that come down the pike. Do I like reading that there may be medicinal alternatives to stem cell transplants? YES! Progress! Would I like to learn that there's a new chemo drug that is better than the one that I'm currently taking? You bet. Do I welcome it when someone battling MM poses tough questions about the aggressive course I'm on? Sure- within reason, it helps me to check my own thinking. I have great trust in Drs. Barlogie and Nair. And they trust me to speak up when I need to. <br /><br />Your recent posts have been very helpful in reminding me that MM isn't some trifling, pesky condition to ignore. It is serious and precautions must be prudently observed. Meanwhile, there's a lot of LIVING to be done!<br /><br />Your generosity,honesty and friendship has made my journey easier than it may well have been. Thank you!<br /><br />All the best for your journey back to LR. Groucho says the secret word is 'Bar-B-Que'! <br /><br />SeanSean Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954782169183374420noreply@blogger.com