6 units of red blood cells later...

His hemoglobin is still low, but up from when he was admitted yesterday. His platelets and kidney function have improved somewhat also. Last night the doctors had a bunch of lab tests run to see if there were any other explanations for his symptoms. The general consensus today is that what we are seeing is just rampant myeloma growth with all it's traditional fall out.

Unfortunately, it may take a month or so to see if the a drop in actual myeloma indicators from the Velcade and steroids. In order to be released from the hospital they need to see red blood cells making it on their own and his kidneys flushing a little better. He'll be here at least through Friday.