Hello friends and family! As most of you know, mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma two weeks ago. As you can imagine, it was shocking news for the whole family, and if you know mom, she does not give up easily and is ready to fight this. As treatment progresses, I'll be posting updates, so please feel free to post comments and words of encouragement. This will be a tough battle for her and our family, so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
According to the Mayoclinic website, multiple myeloma is defined as: a cancer of your plasma cells, a type of white blood cell present in your bone marrow. Plasma cells normally make proteins called antibodies to help fight infections. In multiple myeloma, a group of abnormal plasma cells (myeloma cells) multiplies, raising the number of plasma cells to a higher than normal level. Since these cells normally make proteins, the level of abnormal proteins in your blood also may go up. Health problems caused by multiple myeloma can affect your bones, immune system, kidneys and red blood cell count.
She started treatment last week. Initially, she'll begin with a round of 21days on and 7 days off to reduce the number of cancer cells. Once the cancer cells have been reduced, she'll need a bone marrow transplant, which we are still praying for a donor. They'll start by testing her siblings and go from there. As with any cancer, you find it in different stages. Tomorrow she'll find out what stage it's in. She has an appointment with the transplant specialist next week. I'll post details from both of these appointments as soon as I have them. Her spirits are high but energy is low. So please pray for her as she takes on this challenge. Stay tuned for further updates!
Posted by Marcia (Trish's daughter)
Girlie! (trish) you know your art girlies are with you in spirit and strong with you. We are standing by your side even when we arent physically there! love you, and thank you for being you! You give us so much courage!
ReplyDeleteKeeping your family in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh I had no idea! I will be praying for you Trish and the whole family! Stay strong! Keep us posted Marcia if there's anything any of you or your family needs.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you ALL. Sending positive karma your way. Let us know what we can do. The Jensens can be a helpful bunch!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Amy
Thank you Marcia for this me and Wayne are just waiting to hear from her doc to see when he needs to be checked to see if he is a doner:) Keep us posted and I pray every night for her...We love you and we will see you guys soon..xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWow. I hadn't heard this news until this evening when Mom and Dad called and told me. I am so sorry to hear this but know you will win this battle Trish, just like all the other battles you have won. You are in my prayers. I will get tested if there is no match found from your sisters and brother. Will keep checking here for the updates. Thank you for doing this Marcia. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteTammy (Stan and Kathy's daughter)
Hey Girl
ReplyDeleteIn just the few years I have known you the one thing I know is that you are a fighter and will get through this. James and I have you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. We love ya and am here when ever you need us
Love James and Alana
Thinking and praying for you Trish & Dennis. I dont know of any family that is stronger than yours. You have raised two wonderful children. See you soon! love, Kathy & Bill
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