[Greg H]

Hey Paula!

Glad to hear the bleeding stopped. Perhaps it won't return. If the blood was bright red, it could be related to either hemorrhoids or small temporary tears in the anal region, both of which are complicated by constipation or straining during a bowel movement. That sort of thing is usually temporary and not too much to worry about if it doesn't persist.

All any of us can do is go with our gut and hope we made the right decision.

You would, of course, want to mention it to her docs -- particularly the clinical trial doc -- as well as letting them know that you don't think it's good to try to deal with it at the moment.

I'm not sure the reports on Estybon that were presented at ASH had any data on how long it took to respond. Does your trial doc have any info to share on that point?

It can be frustrating to wait for therapy to work -- and hard to keep faith that it will.

Good luck to you and your Mom.

Greg