July 13, 2016.. I finished all my tests today and I sure am glad. I had the PET and CT scans early today, and had one MRI this afternoon. The PET/CT scanner is new and it did not take but 18 minutes for the scan once I was in it. The old scanner took much longer. The wait until I can get in and have the tests done can be quite long. We have to get accustomed to sitting in waiting rooms. 
I failed to mention in yesterday's post that I got a complete Echo-cardiogram yesterday. I think I mentioned at some time the test is to make sure the Kyprolis is not damaging my heart. I was impressed with the thoroughness of the test.  

I thought I would include a photo of the waiting room for the infusion area. This shows the area is almost empty of people but it normally is not that way. In the back of the photo is the check in desk, and to the side of that is one of the doors that goes into the big infusion area. They also do stem cell transplants there too. This is where I go to get my treatments at MIRT (Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy). Since 2012, we have spent much time sitting and waiting until my name is called to go to the infusion area. You should be able to click this image to make it larger if you prefer and your escape key will make it small again. 

We see the doctor tomorrow and hear what he has to say. We plan to head home on Friday morning if the doctor does not make us change our plans. 

Note to Self: Stopped Xeralto and aspirin 4 nights before bone marrow biopsy. The biopsy was on the 5th day after stopping Xeralto. Started Lovenox injections the next night after stopping Xeralto. Took one injection in the morning and one at night. Did not take Lovenox injection the evening before the biopsy. Took Lovenox the night of the biopsy then the next night restarted my regular schedule of Xeralto and aspirin.