Yesterday, then, I attended clinic and saw the senior haematology consultant whereupon I was prescribed the necessary medications for the first of two consolidation cycles (each of 28 days). The drugs involved are the same as I received at the start of the trial and include the trial drug, Ixazomib, with Thalidomide and Dexamethasone. The latter two drugs gave me some side effects but the end result will, I'm sure, be worth it. After the two consolidation cycles I will only need to take Ixazomib thereafter. This drug is developing something of a positive reputation and would seem to be by far my best hope at the moment.
The daffodils had not really waited for spring but our magnolia is now putting on a magnificent show despite having been shaken badly during last week's storm Gareth.
Perhaps the very best indicator of spring is the primrose and we are blessed with many (perhaps reflecting the somewhat wild nature of our garden!
The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes
her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.
Harriet Ann Jacobs
KBO
Stephen
