Michael has continued to recover from the effects of chemo and to develop new cells. Actually, he is growing bone marrow and blood cells at a very rapid rate. Much faster than anticipated.
At this point the SCCA staff tested Michael's blood for cancer levels. At this point Michael did not exceed expectations and had a measurable level of cancer, higher than forecast. The medical staff explained this as being caused a late diagnosis and dealing with the second most aggressive type of myeloma.
Now it is decision time. Michael may stop the transplant process, now, and work to keep the myeloma at depressed levels with medication. Or, he may proceed with the second transplant, using donor stem cells and has been planned all along. This donor transplant (allogenic), following a transplant of Michael's own stem cells, offers better results. Along with better results come higher risk, some of which are most serious and possibly fatal.
After researching and reviews with the SCCA staff, Michael has decided to continue the treatment schedule and go forward with the donor transplant!
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