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Thankyou for that information Eve.

Although not a military man I also led a very active life racins cycles,offshore sailing, and a full time pro scuba diving instructor for 10 years, and country pursuits so not exactly a slouch and where does it get you?
never mind water under the bridge.

Had a minor stroke 5 years ago(64)still not totally convinced it was a stroke but what do I know? like wise put on statins + other drugs my multi problems seemed to start not long after that, so I emphasise with slim on many of those counts.

All this is so helpful thank you again Eve.
My good wishes to you and Slim

Regards David

[IBVMParticipant]

Hello David. Good luck with it all. If it helps, I had the chemo, steroids, thalidomide etc 2+ years ago. I had been a fit 65 year old before then. During the chemo it was discovered that I had a serious heart problem which ended up with me having open heart surgery, necessary to get the ticker right before any consideration of SCT. Which I had around Christmas 2011. I was ill for several months after but the good news is that I'm still here and haven't regretted for a second having SCT despite the risks.

I feel fitter now than anytime in the last two or three years, all thanks to the excellent treatment at UCH. Best of luck with your journey and your decisions.

Ian

[verlaineParticipant]

I have had two SCTs (03 and 07). The paraprotein has started to increase slowly over the past two years. I am beginning to get some of the symptoms I had before I was diagnosed: flu-like symptoms and fatigue.

David

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