Pneumonia appears slightly better today. Maybe. Hard to tell for sure.
My oncologist finally showed up this afternoon and finally agreed my immune system was shot. A multiple myeloma specialist tells me this is a common side effect of bispecific therapies like Talvey. Oh. So we've agreed on a treatment that spurs regrowth of immunoglobulins. It will take a week or three to have an effect. It's too bad we didn't start this three weeks ago when we first knew.
I generally feel slightly better today than yesterday. Maybe tomorrow will be even better.
Oh, and it turns I have a colon infection. That's at least four so far.
You know what's good for colon infection? Snickers.
That sounds absolutely terrible for an infection!
Glad to hear you're feeling better!
Just keep swimming, Kevin.
Really good to see your post.
Wanted to say the same. I’ve honestly been holding my breath at times today dreading any updates. Need you to keep holding on and getting back on course.
I think most of us were dreading updates.
I know you're an atheist, but Thank you God. Thank you God. I continue to hope for the very best for you, Kevin. This news literally bring tears. I know you have a long way to go, but this is welcome, welcome news.
Thank you God.
Amen. Came here to say basically the same thing.
I'm so glad you're a little better. Hang in there!
Very glad to hear things are a bit better and there’s a plan! And appreciate you updating us given everything you’re going through.
Better is good! Glad to see you posting.
For the very little it is worth, literally every blog I read the comments on is concerned and rooting for you.
Good to hear your voice again
One day at a time
JFC, Kevin. I’m glad you’re feeling better, but you leave a goodbye post and now you’re pulling a Taylor Swift shake-it-off?! But seriously, shake it off!
Good news!
Never was that big on the possibility of your demise, TBH. Betting against you is not profitable.
Good to hear that you're on the mend.
Really good to hear, actually.
Sometimes I wonder what goes through doctor's heads. But a little better is good. Here's hoping it is a little better each day.
I'm just going to go right ahead and admit to refreshing this site every 30 minutes all day hoping to read good news. Hoping tomorrow is better for you than today.
> I'm just going to go right ahead and admit to refreshing this site every 30 minutes all day...
Me, too.
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Keep up the good work!
Seeing you write that you are feeling better is the best thing I've read all day. Keep at it KD!
I know you’re not out of the woods yet— but I am just. So. Very. Glad! to see this post.
Thank you for letting us know, and I will continue to hold you in the Light.
Hang in there Kevin.
Very relieved to hear from you after your previous post! Hoping for the best.
Oh Fuckin' A! So glad there's a possible turn around. Hope it gets some traction in your system. Rest. Focus on recovering.
Happy to hear. I've been watching and helping my brother go through his own MM ride, cycling through rough times and better times. It draws on all his courage, fortitude, enduring patience, and hope. I wish you all those things.
Just checked the website to see if there was any news. Things can happen pretty fast with pneumonia. I was happy to see news of your improvement. Let it continue.
I am so happy to see this post! I was so worried for you all day. A fan from the Calpundit days. A highlight of my career was when you busted on a WebMD article I wrote about 10 years ago.
Feel better, guy.
Good news. Keep on keepin’ on. We need you.
Very glad to see this, Kevin. Hang in there.
So happy to see you post! Hang in there!
You should read all the comments to your previous post, and then go over and read the ones to Cheryl Rofer’s at LGM, and mistermix’ at Balloon Juice. You’ll see how much your work is admired and you are loved. Best wishes.
Good news, and thanks for the update!
So happy to hear this. Just so happy!
I thought all day to find an appropriate response to the previous post, but in fact the rest of the crew really said it well. Very glad that you'll be able to read those now. Hope you enjoy them.
What I would have had to add is how much I respect your honesty and straightforwardness about your many medical struggles. That is rare and powerful. I've tried to absorb that lesson for when I have my own such challenges. Thank you for that lesson among many others.