Rusty Update ...

[rustysgurl]

Doctor visit yesterday - Multiple Myeloma (Kappa). 90% involvement in his bone marrow. Start chemo and immunotherapy next Tuesday for 16 weeks. Adding another drug midway to help with bone damage. After the 16 weeks transfer to KU Medical Center care for autologous stem cell transplant regimen (unless his cardiac MRI shows amyloidosis - which is common in MM patients). Once he goes into remission he will be on maintenance meds.

Rusty is hopeful and excited to start treatment. Holiday gatherings are cancelled. He will mask up everywhere as he will be immunocompromised. Dr is worried about respiratory infections during treatment.

But, in all of this we have food to eat, a roof over our head, and the love and support of so many. We are lucky.

[livetohike]

1. Sending hugs and positive vibes as Rusty begins the treatment

plan.

[MustLoveBeagles]

2. Sending positive vibes your way

Good luck

[pandr32]

3. Hugs to you both!

DU love to you and Rusty.

[Freddie]

4. My brother had an autologous bone marrow transplant

For non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That was 6 years ago, he’s still very much with us. It’s an arduous procedure but worth it. Best of luck!

[HeartsCanHope]

5. Sending healing vibes and best wishes for the very best outcome.

You both will be in my thoughts.

[AllaN01Bear]

6. eggscllent news.

[spanone]

7. Healing Vibes sent your way....

❤️ ❤️

[Skittles]

8. can you do a virtual holiday thing?

[calimary]

9. Hey, medical issues have come a long way in the treatment department.

Even if the cures aren’t quite there yet, life extension has improved, on average, by a noticeable degree. That’s always welcome news.

[slightlv]

10. Sending you vibes of support and health, all the way around.

KU Med is a great place. They helped my Mom several times. I just kept getting lost on campus trying to find her! (LOL)

Blessings to you and Rusty!

[IbogaProject]

11. Wishing you both a smooth process

And wishing for a great recovery for Rusty.

[LoisB]

12. Sending all the healing prayers I can gather to Rusty and to you.

[appleannie1]

13. M-I-L was diagnosed with it over 50 years ago. Even with the treatment they had back then, she lived 14 yrs

Keep up the positive vibes, do the treatment and he can outlive us all. Will keep him in my thoughts.

[JMCKUSICK]

14. You are in my prayers Rustysgurl

[Fla Dem]

15. All the best to you both. A tough road ahead for sure,

but it sounds like you've have a very positive mindset. Please keep us posted.

[bluestarone]

16. Sending positive thoughts to you BOTH!!

[FakeNoose]

17. Sending healing vibes to Rusty

Here's hoping for a quick and positive recovery. It's going to be hard on you both, but try to stay positive.

[Blue_playwright]

18. I didn't realize you were in Kansas ...

... I'm in Wichita. Let me know if there is anything I can do... bring a meal... anything?

[rustysgurl]

25. We are in Olathe ...

but I am a Wichita girl, born and bred. Three hours might be a little far to bring a meal, but I thank you for the offer.

[Clouds Passing]

19. Healing energy and comfort to Rusty 💚💖

He’ll be in good hands at KU. I know I was!

[BaronChocula]

20. Be sure to take care of yourself

as you take care of Rusty. Sending the good vibes!

[70sEraVet]

21. Wishing your family the best, rustysgurl!!

[Nevilledog]

22. Healing vibes on the way!

[surfered]

23. Had a friend in good shape several years after the stem cell procedure.

Good luck

[gademocrat7]

24. Sending healing hugs to Rusty

We are with you all on this journey. Take care.💙

[SleeplessinSoCal]

26. Sending more love.

❤️❤️❤️

[SheltieLover]

27. Cyber hugs & good vibes to both of you

[Snoopy 7]

28. I send my good luck with your treatment

But, I also sit here and I'm crying about children going hungry. God bless the poor...

[Nanjeanne]

29. My husband is 11# yrs on that journey

and we leave for Rome vacation very soon. There is much hope and great improvements with treatment now. Stay positive and best of luck. DM me for any advice or support

[GiqueCee]

30. As a cancer survivor myself...

... I wish Rusty luck. Sounds like he's got an abundance of love going for him.

[NNadir]

31. I have a friend who's done quite well with this course of treatment

All of us are pulling for Rusty's similar success.

My friend is still alive, thriving.

[Joinfortmill]

32. Best of luck. Prayers.

[58Sunliner]

33. Hoping for the very best outcome for you and Rusty! 💗💗💗

[CaptainTruth]

34. Sending him & your whole family my best wishes!

[brer cat]

35. Sending prayers for a complete recovery for Rusty.

Stay strong and take care of yourself as well as Rusty.

[hamsterjill]

36. Sending you and your Rusty all the very best.

My prayers for your both. For him, I pray for healing and strength. For you, I pray for peace and calm. It's hard to watch someone go through an illness. So, please remember to take care of yourself.

Your attitude of gratitude is inspiring.

[FemDemERA]

37. Hoping for a fast recovery and

That your family is surrounded by love and caring support.

[NNadir]

38. What really impresses me, as we wish for a successful treatment and recovery is...

...your last paragraph:

But, in all of this we have food to eat, a roof over our head, and the love and support of so many. We are lucky.

You are beautiful people to face trouble with this in mind, really wonderful people.

As such, I can only hope on hope that you come through this intact.

May your troubles pass. All the best to the both of you.