So the Adventure continues. We got results of tests today, so I'll start at the top. The mass in the neck (C5) is almost completely gone. It's small enough that if it they hadn't known it was there, they wouldn't have commented on it. Good news. The lesion on T12 indicated a small pathological fracture, but it was small enough that the medical hematology oncologist couldn't locate it on the MRI, so she's going to refer me to the neurosurgeon to get his opinion. There's no pain associated with it, so I don't anticipate any treatment at this time.
Then there was some unexpected news. When I had the bone marrow biopsy several weeks ago, they told us it could take some time to get the results. When we got the early results that came back good, we forgot there were still results to come in. Well, they came in and indicated some chromosomal defects. There was one defect in particular that indicates that I'll relapse at some time. The doctor says I still don't have multiple myeloma, but I will. She recommended we get a second opinion, so we'll look at our options, probably Siteman at Washington University in St. Louis, or M.D. Anderson in Houston.
The other thing that's come up is the pain in my left leg that started in December that I thought was eliminated with a cortisone shot in January. The pain started up again Monday night, so I've got another MRI scheduled for next week to see if anythings going on there.
So, just as we thought life might be "normal" for awhile, it looks like we still have some work to do.
Keep the prayers and support coming, and you know I'll keep fighting!

I had blood drawn and an MRI today. Everything went as planned. The MRI took about an hour and a half and I actually fell asleep a couple of times during it! We're supposed to get results Thursday, so I'll let you know what we find out then.

It's been a while since I've updated you, so here's a quickie. I've been working pretty much normal hours the last couple of weeks. Some days I take off 15-30 minutes early, some days I work late, so other than leaving early, it's been pretty normal. I caught a cold about a week ago, so that's slowed me down a bit, but I think I've about kicked it. I have blood work and an MRI scheduled for Monday the 20th, so I'll let you know how that all goes.
Again, I thank everyone for all the support, it's definitely working!