Hi I am 69 and was a very fit person walking, cycling, attending classes at the local Leisure Centre prior to being diagnosed with Myeloma in June 2024.I am on cycle 4 of induction chemotherapy. Unfortunately in August my kidney function failed and I had to have 2rounds of dialysis
and 1 week in hospital.
After a couple of weeks I am now feeling good but my kidneys are only 46% functioning.
I now have the difficult decision to make after seeing the Heamotology/Oncology specialist who has pointed out that if I have the stem cell transplant there is a 5% chance it could affect my kidneys and I would have to go on dialysis permenantly. The alternative is to not have the transplant and just have monthly injections after cycle 6 and take the Lenalidomide tablet.
Has anyone had a similar decision to make?
