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#84. One Day at a Time

#84. One Day at a Time

Spring is a magical time for me. I never tire of looking out the windows at the many flowers, ferns, plants and trees as they come out in response to the warmth in the soil and other encouraging signs of Spring. On most days, the sun is there to warm my face. When it rains, the droplets glisten on the leaves as the hummingbirds dart back and forth between the feeder and their favourite perch. The…

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Myeloma Therapy: #KRd . 💧#Kyprolis (#carfilzomib) (2nd pic): is an anti-cancer drug that falls under the class of drugs know as PROTEASOME INHIBITORS. Proteasomes are protein complexes that help cells (including cancer cells) dispose of old proteins so they can be replaced by newer, healthier versions. PROTEASOME INHIBITORS are drugs that prevent cancer cells from doing this & as their old proteins pile up & are not replaced, the cancer cells die. I get this drug twice a week (Thursday’s & Friday’s through an IV). . 💊 #Revlimid (#lenolidomide): is a drug that falls into a class of drugs called IMMUNOMODULATORY DRUGS or “IMiDs). These drugs are a mainstay of standard regimes used to treat #MultipleMyeloma. IMiDs work by regulating certain aspects of the immune system. They can activate certain immune cells, prevent certain types of growth signals for cancer cells, & they can also directly kill #myeloma cells 💣! I take this pill once a day. . 💊 #Dexamethasone: this is a powerful steroid that is used in combination with the other two drugs above to kill myeloma cells! Steroids provide a number of benefits to #MyelomaTreatment. In high doses, they can kill multiple myeloma cells; they can decrease inflammation by stopping white blood cells from flowing to the disease-affected areas, helping relieve pain & pressure; & they can also help reduce nausea & vomiting caused by one’s therapy. I take 10 pills once a week! . 💧 Zometa (zoledronic acid) (not pictured): is a bone strengthener used to treat a number of bone diseases, including multiple myeloma. As #myeloma is found in the bone marrow, lesions can be found on the bones & one’s bones have a tendency to weaken and are at risk of breaking. This is given once a week as a transfusion. . 💊 SMZ-TMP: Myeloma already causes one’s immune system to be low, but chemotherapy does as well, so I have to take this anti-bacterial medication preventatively. . 💊 Acyclovir: Similarly to SMZ-TMP, this is taken preventatively to avoid viruses such as shingles. . 💊 Prochlorper: this prevents nauseaea. Luckily, I haven’t had to use it! . 💊 Baby Asprin: Revlimid can cause blood clots. . 💊 Ativan (lorazepam): need to 😴 . #MMSM (at Santa Monica Hematology-Oncology Consultants) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btb2yRZhwnHiDNuoDeA3UjWDS4V4oVyuDro8Xs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=111f2d8bpabg0