I have had a plasma exchange (blood filtering) today, this takes away some plasma cells, I am having another one tomorrow, it takes about 2.5 hours but does thin the blood and gets rid of bad plasma cells.
I start an intensive treatment on Friday called Bortezomib (Velcade), its job is to break down proteins that the cells don't need.
Thats all for now but please leave comments or just read and email me, your support helps so much.
I will update tomorrow and after that whenever there is anything to tell you.
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Hi Ivan
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear the news. As ever you will be in my prayers and I am sure if fight and sense of humour has anything to do with it you will win through.
Not the news we wanted to hear at this point but there are options available & this sounds the best bet. We are all fighting it with you, remember! Watch out though as this stuff can cause loss of appetite. Maybe you should "choc up" early for Christmas...
ReplyDeleteKnowing your positivity, sense of humour and fighting spirit you can beat this once again. You make sure you visit us in school when you are well again. I will definitely say prayers for you, take care and good luck!
ReplyDeleteNot the news I wanted to hear - You are strong and positive and you will get through this hiccup - You are an inspiration and I know you wont give up - Keep strong my friend. xxxx Kate xxx
ReplyDeleteReally sorry to hear this news Ivan, but like everyone's said - your great sense of humour and positive nature will get you through this again.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you over the past year and hoping you're keeping well. Keep strong and keep in touch.
All the best for Christmas and New Year Ivan, hope Jess and Averil have a nice one too.
Joco xx
hi mate,aving received your text yesterday im back on your web page and will be watching your progress and praying for a happy result mate.
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keith kb
Hi Ivan, Thanks for your text, and it was nice to hear your voice earlier, sorry to hear of your set back,we are sure you will over come this, your strength of character sense of humour and fight you will win through, never give up, keep strong and focused. May we wish you, everything you would wish for yourself,and we hope Santa delivers it all soon, Very Merry Christmas and the Very Best of New Years lots of Love, we are thinking of you, please keep us updated. Love Karen&Ian xxx
ReplyDeleteHello again, me and Rich are so sorry to hear your news and are praying for you every night. I will be thinking of you constantly and from what i have heard from the family and from Diane in the past you are more than strong enough to win this fight and we will be here for you every step of the way. Please keep us updated. Love Nicola & Richard
ReplyDeleteGood luck mate, you can beat this again. Everyone at WTAFC is behind you. Just ask if theres anything you need mate. It won't be a problem. We are all here for you mate. Get well Soon
ReplyDeleteRob (Pie Sports)
Good luck mate hope it goes well,i will get round to to see you over christmas and as KB says we will keep watching this space all the best
ReplyDeleteJustin