The Wait

I am now in a holding pattern... well, at least until I get the results of a last-minute urine test to confirm that there is still a problem.

Supposedly, on the first test, they saw the faintest indication that there were still amyloid in my system, but it was really a close call. Two weeks ago, they asked for me to take another test to confirm what they found.

It's a little unnerving, for the doctors are not in agreement as to what my next plan of action will be. Usually, the modus operandi is to sit and watch it for a few months. However, in my case, it's so clear cut. While I've shown a great response with my bone marrow, and recovered well from the first treatment, you also have to factor in the test results, and that my kidney has not significantly improved at all. Now things start to look very suspicious.

In the end, it will be up to me to weigh the evidence, calculate the odds (and perhaps, flip a coin) to make the decision on what I have to do next. It's a little unnerving having to make the call, as there are risks related to either decision.

I expect that the doctors will discuss my situation on Friday, and that I will speak with them next Monday.