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# Refractory. What and Ugly Word
- URL: https://phase-iii-life.ghost.io/refractory-what-and-ugly-word/
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:20:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-21T19:20:36.000Z
- Author: kevin Jacobi

Blog 9/23/2024

In last month’s update, I mentioned an uptick in one of the cancer markers. Shortly after that update a routine lab prompted a flurry of diagnostic activity (new PET, biopsy, office sit down, etc.) and the results are not what we wanted to hear.  

So – after 9 months of chemo and steadily chipping away at this bastard, our girl is basically starting over with a new drug. Supposedly, it is the bombdigity and tailer made for a stubborn cancer of this type.

God and I will have words one day.

Anyway – Cathy is a fighter and remains tough but a 9 month slog is unforgiving and weighs on her each day. 

The Early October labs will be a special MM deep dive and will give us some indication of how this new drug is performing.

Meanwhile - Say a prayer for our girl, and tell your friends to do the same.