Hi, I just stumbled on this and thought I’d send a little update.
I was diagnosed in January 2023 with Multiple Myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. It was discovered when I fell and broke my right (bowing) arm.
I had the fracture repaired with plates and screws, received five radiation treatments, had four months of chemo, and a stem cell transplant in late August 2023.
I’m happy to say I’m in remission and feeling well. The cancer is not curable but I am hoping for a long remission before needing to pursue another treatment.
My arm ended up with some nerve damage from the radiation so I don’t have my full range of motion. I can play fiddle as long as I’m sitting in a chair with arms and am grateful for that. I’m still doing physio and am hopeful that I can regain more motion but I know it won’t ever be back to how it was.
All in all, I am grateful that I was able to get a diagnosis and treatment started so quickly.
I hope to make it down to Casey’s sometime in the near future for another batch of tunes!
Love, Patti
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