Unfortunately, Troy is back in the hospital. He was complaining of lower back pain all this week and some tests have shown an increase in protein (of the plasma cells) and calcium levels. Although all of his other levels are doing well, these indicate that the MM is on the march again.
They checked him into the ICU last night just to keep a careful eye on his calcium and blood pressure. He has stayed there all day today and will be released to the 5th floor once his blood pressure comes down to acceptable levels - hopefully he will be there soon. Even though he just had his dialysis port removed Tuesday, they have had to do two more sessions to get the calcium out of his body (but hopefully it won't continue). Both his calcium level (from 14 to 7) and blood pressure have been coming down throughout the day.
This development has resulted in a new chemo regiment which will hopefully take a "bite outta crime" and cut back the aggressive MM. Furthermore, the doctors are considering getting Troy to transplant a lot sooner than expected. However, this is a complicated process and there are many variables to consider before exact dates and plans can be made. Unfortunately, it looks like he will be in the hospital for Christmas.
On a positive note, Troy is in MUCH better shape than he was last time he was in the ICU. The calcium made him a little disoriented, but he is clearer headed now and slept most of the day. He sat up this evening and fed himself dinner - which is a good indication that he is feeling better!
Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
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where can we send him stuff to?
anyways, have a merry christmas Mr.henson!
we all miss you very much and we're definently keeping you in our prayers and i hope u feel better
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