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My next appointment with my Hematologist is next month. This month I had my blood test, story which I get every 5 weeks. It was quick and I didn’t have any problems. Yesterday I checked the results online and I found them puzzling. It really helps lower my stress levels being able to go online soon after to see my results, pills rather than having to wait for my appointment. I use myehealth, viagra a health service available to some residents in British Columbia. I don’t know what they mean regarding my Multiple Myeloma, basically I’m unsure if it has returned or not. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
| Date | Albumin | Beta Globulin 2 | Gamma Globulin | igG | igA | igM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference Range | 34.0-53.0 | 1.8 – 4.8 | 5.1 – 15.0 | 6.7 – 15.2 | .70 – 4.00 | .40 – 2.30 |
| Sept | 45.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 12.8 | .36 | .21 |
| July | 45.9 | 4.9 | 6.9 | 10.8 | .34 | .25 |
| June | 45.3 | 4.0 | 6.6 | 9.9 | .33 | .30 |
| May | 46.5 | 3.5 | 7.3 | 9.2 | .33 | .26 |
| Apr | 47.9 | 2.8 | 7.0 | 9.2 | .28 | .23 |
| Mar | 48.3 | 2.8 | 7.0 | 8.9 | .31 | .33 |
| Feb | 51.4 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 7.7 | .24 | .38 |
| Jan | 47.6 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 7.5 | .17 | .33 |
| Nov | 45.6 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 7.1 | .14 | .10 |
Test comment: There is a monoclonal band in the beta 2 region. This will be investigated by immunofixation.
Immunofixation – Monoclonal IgG lambda band in the Beta 2 region in serum.
| Date | WBC | Hemoglobin | Platelet Count | Neutrophils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference Range | 4.0 – 11.0 | 135 – 170 | 150 – 400 | 2.0 – 8.0 |
| Sept | 3.7 | 135 | 241 | 1.8 |
| July | 2.9 | 133 | 247 | 1.4 |
| June | 3.4 | 135 | 265 | 1.8 |
| May | 3.2 | 138 | 294 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 2.3 | 137 | 243 | 0.9 |
| Mar | 2.0 | 135 | 211 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 2.0 | 132 | 208 | 0.9 |
| Jan | 1.9 | 124 | 217 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 2.2 | 118 | 220 | 1.1 |
I have Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. From February to November 2013, I received Velcade chemo through weekly in-hospital injections as an outpatient. It was probably the most difficult year of my life and I’m happy it is over.
I need a new laptop as mine is broken, so I don’t have any new photos to share. I’m focused on staying positive, that everything is ok with my blood test results.
Here’s a photo of UBC Wreck Beach from a January 2014 sunset.
