Hi ALL and well this Aussie is still hanging in too, and now 14 years so don't knock it .. I go and have full bloods and now the ultra sound and cardio tests every 3 months just to make sure we are on top of any changes . So far a little up and down with the kidney chart and I monitor the blood pressure morning and night and keep on top of it for the records .. Only meds are blood pressure tablets morning and night .. 150 and mid 80 are my readings so I don't worry about that . and the heart beats are around the 60 .. I still manage the gym a couple of times a week as I got a bit slack as we were traveling and got out of the routine . Still lawn bowl 3 times a week with the boys and try to have the occasional massage to keep me "normal" .. Team all is good so still with the A team and do as instructed and hey! One day the bitch may come back and treatment is way better now that it was 14 years ago . So long as I go out peacefully then I am as happy as . 🥰👍. Now 84 .....

Gees I will live for another 14 years now .. 😇

You handsome devil!

Good for you, Terri. My case is sort of similar. I have been in remission with AL amyloidosis for almost 2 years. I encountered amyloidosis autumn 2020 and had it formally diagnosed December 2022. Being in excellent shape upon diagnosis, my chemo went smoothly, although the steroids from chemo did a job on my lumbar vertebrae, leaving me in back pain for six months and 2 inches shorter.
On a day to day basis, I feel good, like I am not sick at all. I am following an exercise regimen which includes stretching and cardio, with goals of reducing my fatigue and increasing my endurance, with progress measured by VO2max. I did pick up type II diabetes along the way, so my diet is carefully planned.
I am still having blood work done every six months--Kappa has been drifting up a bit but docs say 'not to worry'. A1C is bouncing around above and below the 6.5 boundary.
As for Salem,I grew up in Southwest Washington and traveled through Salem several times, way back on US 99 .
vern