Dr.Lahoti

I sent an email to Dr. Lahoti (kidney doctor) earlier today regarding Mom's increased creatinine level. He indicated that the increase could be do to the lasix and that they did not plan to do dialysis over the weekend. In fact, they will continue to monitor and hold dialysis unless Mom's urine output decreases dramatically or if she starts having difficulty in breathing. He even came by to see her in her room this afternoon and he confirmed his email.

Dr. Fanale (cancer doctor) stopped by and indicated that Mom will start chemo again on Sunday (we knew this already). They are taking additional blood and doing a 24 hour urine collection in order to get ready to start chemo. She will have velcade (chemo) and dexamethasone (steriods) starting on Sunday. I believe she will be on a 28 day cycle but I need to get this confirmed with Dr. Thomas (Mom's primary myeloma doctor). We have a meeting with her on Wednesday -- hopefully the day Mom leaves the building!