Results of Cycle 1

Today was my 28-day (first cycle) checkup at Mayo for the phase II trial of CC-4047 with dexamethasone. The idea is to make sure that the drugs are not hurting me, though it would also be nice if they were already helping.

Dr. Lacy was away at a conference so I saw Dr. Buadi, another very likeable and knowledgeable doctor.

All of the closely-watched markers of possible harm from the drugs are normal. Yay! Further, IgG was down 25% and M-spike was down 30% in just 28 days. That is very good. The only significant “bad” news was a decrease in albumin, down to the very bottom edge of the reference range, though just within it. I didn't have a chance to discuss this with the doctor today, but I will call tomorrow. Actual values from key tests are displayed graphically in charts and numerically in a test result table, see links below.

I am still on the trial drug and would have started the second 28-day cycle Friday night. However, I am going to stop for two days and start that cycle on Sunday night instead, so that I will not be feeling the effects of dexamethasone on the weekends when I race.
Related links:

• My Myeloma A discussion of my myeloma, not very technical.
• My Treatment History Not technical.
• My Test Charts Graphic displays of several key test results over time.
• My Test Result Table Best with a wide browser window. Very "technical."

I was still hungry after dinner tonight - this fixed it. Watermelon, blueberries, organic apple, pineapple, organic yogurt, Dove dark chocolate Easter egg.