Plan of Investigation

Mom called me earlier this afternoon with an update from her appointment at Duke. She got there safely and will be staying with cousins Dale and Diane for a couple of nights before coming home on Sunday morning.

The good news is that all of Mom's multiple myeloma markers are absolutely fine. So, the nodules and fluid in her peritoneal cavity are not caused by multiple myeloma.

The not so good news is that we still don't have answers. They are looking for ovarian, pelvic or vaginal cancer. Mom is going for a CT scan with contrast tomorrow at noon at Duke Hospital. The CT done in California was done without contrast since there are risk factors with contrast material and multiple myeloma. However, at this point we just need answers and a clear picture of what is going on, so contrast material it is.

Thursday the 16th, Mom gets to Duke at 8:30 for an injection in preparation for some kind of scan at 10:30. She couldn't remember what kind of scan. In the afternoon, she has a vaginal and pelvic ultrasound at 3:00.

Friday the 17th, Mom meets with her multiple myeloma oncologist. She has blood work at 10:30 and her regular appointment at 11:30. Depending on what they find during the week, she may or may not have her maintenance treatment with Velcade following her appointment.

Please continue to keep my Mom in your prayers. It seems so unfair that she has to deal with this after all she went through with the multiple myeloma.

P.S. For those wondering, yes I'm still pregnant. :-) ...I will let you know when that changes.