Watch Me Kick Multiple Myeloma

#️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ - treatments since Nov ‘23, after my 2nd SCT. Plus, 1️⃣3️⃣ (stronger treatments, to kill the cancer cells) between Nov ‘22-March ‘23, before my first SCT on March 28, 2023💪🏻🩸🎗️♥️
Whew! I was told that I’ve had over 350 visits to NW for one thing or another😳 & Here.I.Am. - KICKING IT💪🏻🦵🏻🦶🏻😆

This cancer & treatment is not like other cancers & within MM, there are MANY different twists & turns. I CANNOT express enough how INCREDIBLY BLESSED I am that science 🧪🧫 🧬 is working for me & the treatments are keeping me in REMISSION!

I’m SURROUNDED by the most AMAZING team🥹 I REALLY mean it when I say that I could not get through this w/o the support of my people; friends, family & acquaintances who care enough to show support. THANK YOU🥰

Today’s buddy was Mishelle Rogers & we had THE BEST time catching up. Thanks girl, you’re the sweetest. The blueberry muffin was yummy too😋🫐 I was repping’ my dear friend, Amy, who’s Heavenly Bday is 8/31. Amy was the definition of strength in her fight against Ocular Melanoma & she beat the odds for SO LONG💪🏻💙 She is incredibly missed.

Today is my 3yr anniversary of my 2nd stem cell transplant. I’m happy to report that my visit with the specialist today was great! He said I’m in complete remission & nothing should change🎉 sticking with treatment every 4 weeks🩸💪🏻 it’s always a bonus to meet family for lunch🥰 Thanks guys!

#️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ Everything continues to check out medically💪🏻🩸🎗️♥️Local onc couldn’t be happier. Today’s treatment started with a successful first stick🎉 & was cruising along until I blew a vein halfway through IVIG (immune booster). THAT was a first 😖 2nd stick hurt, 3rd = charm. Still got out of there in 5 hours. The 💉hiccup didn’t slow us down much👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Big thanks to “my sister from another Mr”, Becky, for coming out to be my buddy, bring me lunch & hang with me at home for a while. I love you girl😘
Thank you to those of you who continue to check in, send good vibes & are all around good ppl in all our lives. You never know just how much even the smallest act of kindness can positively impact someone🥰

#️⃣3️⃣8️⃣ Great treatment day! IV on the first stick & barely felt it. Chemo shot also went it great & just a few lil stingy moments. I’ve been feeling pretty good w/o being at work, but I’ve done a lot more physical work in the yard when it was cooler. My body’s not used to that & I’ve had quite a bit of fatigue. I just listen to my body & rest when I need to.
This is my 2nd straight 4th of July recovery weekend, so neighbors 🎆🎇 or TV for me.
Thanks to Karrie for being my buddy yesterday & bringing Bday Cake Oreos. Fitting to celebrate 🇺🇸2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣🎆
Thanks for all the support, Team Monty is the best!

#️⃣3️⃣7️⃣ - Boring is the theme we’re sticking with. Blood work is good, treatment went well & NOW it’s summer, so I’ll get LOT’S of rest, in & out of my to do list. It’s my first summer in 12 years that I’m not following a ⚾️or🥎schedule🥺but🎉 Thank you for ALL the continued love & support. No one beats Team Monty💪🏻🩸🎗️👊🏻♥️
BIG thanks to Aimee for being my buddy today. It was great to catch up. Thank you for the yummy new snacks & lunch. You’re the best!
You’ll 👀 that I’m sporting a shirt to support my fellow cancer fighter, Pat. Keep fighting hard buddy! You ARE amazing! Don’t give up HOPE, that’s Amy would say 🫵🏻💪🏻

#️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ - Everything went well today. I saw my local oncologist on Monday & he was happy with my bloodwork. The iron infusion from last time worked & I don’t need more at this time🎉 We looked over my meds list was able to trim it down due to how well things are going. Today was uneventful medically, good sticks & very little pain. Lori was my buddy & it was wonderful to catch up with her. Peep the scarf she made me. What a thoughtful gift. She has a really great talent.
I anticipate recovery should go better than last time. That iron really kicked my butt. The best part is that today was this school year’s last treatment👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you, Team Monty, for ALL the love & well wishes. I continue to be incredibly thankful for you & science.💗

April - #️⃣3️⃣5️⃣🩸🎗️💉 On Friday, Mom & I headed to ChiTown to see the Big Guy in MM, Dr Mehta. He’s happy with my myeloma labs but I’m a bit anemic & I shared that March’s recovery was more difficult than previous treatments❤️‍🩹 He ordered more tests & we discussed why this could be. We agreed that there are many factors, but the good news is that it’s NOT the myeloma! 🎉 I’m going to try some extra steroids to see if it helps with working Thursday & Tuesday🤞🏻🙏🏻💪🏻
Turns out my iron is low, so that got added to my treatment today. Unfortunately, it caused 🤢 but we caught it early & zofran helped me out. Hopefully, it’ll be a one time thing.
As always, THANK YOU from the bottom of my ♥️ for ALL the support, love, prayers, assistance, food, treats, time, messages, cards, inspiration & good stuff you all send my way. I LOVE TEAM MONTY💪♥️

Also, some friends have been asking about Team Monty gear so SOAS has reopened the store & added some items. It is not a fundraiser, just a way to show support, if you’d like. Here’s the link: https://supportteammonty.itemorder.com/
The store will be open til the end of 2026.