I think sometimes we all need a reality check. Many of us write in about our parents/spouses and how frustrating this disease is because for most of them there really isn’t a “good” treatment, only supportive. My 82 y/o Mom was diagnosed 4 years ago and the writing is on the wall. Her WBC is 0.6, plt 5, Hgb 6.5. Transfusions are coming closer and closer together. Her doc wanted to do another BMB and we said “Why? What will we do differently?” He said we were right, she isn’t a candidate for chemo, the procrit is as high as it can be, the Revlimid she is on now doesn’t seem to be doing any good. But, you know what? It’s all about quality of life. She can still go to church every morning (important to her), Sunday dinner at my sisters house (imp to her), visit with her friends when they are in town (also, imp to her), etc. She was supposed to live to be 100 like her ancesters but thats just not going to happen. As long as she is happy and can do the things important to her – thats what matters. I think about all of you and pray for your family members. Take care of them, tell them you love them and support what is important to them. Lori
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