Yesterday, I attended my consultant's clinic and was prescribed for my new clinical trial: Myeloma XII. I thus returned home with a carrier bag containing multiple medications. Only three (Ixazomib, Thalidomide, and Dexamethasone) are the actual trial drugs. All the others are to minimise side effects. It was clear that I needed to take some drugs in the morning and Thalidomide in particular at night.
It might seem strange but I am content to now be on the trial. It is a recognition that the myeloma has relapsed. It means regular (monthly) clinic appointments, no more qualification tests, and above all progress. Over the last few weeks I have been subject to so many tests. Many of these are very expensive and require considerable expertise. I am indebted to the NHS and to all the personnel with whom I have come into contact with.
Health is the greatest gift,
contentment the greatest wealth....
Buddha
Keep well
Stephen
