Just found this website and forum. I am 66, male, single and now retired. Probably unlike most of you, I do not have the advantage of a carer.
Diagnosed with MM Sept 2010 and hospitalised for 2 weeks. I was treated completely while I was living in Argentina.
Started on Velcade, Thalidomide and Dex (I think that's how they're spelt in English!) anticipated for 6 cycles, one per month. Unfortunately, the province I was living in had problems in obtaining Velcade so the 6 months extended to 8 months.
In May 2011 I had gained complete remission and I had an autologous SCT in Sept 2011. I was told that I would be in hospital for about 28 days. I was let out on day 17! But returned every other day for the first week and the once a week for the next 3 weeks.
I left Argentina in Feb 2012 and I have now returned to my native Ireland for my final days (I am in God's hands, so no problems there)……
My only side effect of all the treatment is Peripheral Neuropathy, affecting my fingers and feet. However, it does not affect me to the degree that I can't walk or drive, I get about very well but it can be very uncomfortable at times; especially in the cold weather.
