Hi Laura,

As jean said, read Colin's sct….I am Vicki of Vicki and Colin 🙂

We had never heard of mm before diagnosis, but boy do we now! There's no getting away from it, it's hard sometimes and scary and it really makes you feel angry, cheated etc….however, the induction treatment prepares you for sct. Colin had quite a few infections…[Read more]

Dai,

Like the others have said….all bases crossed and keeping our fingers crossed for you. It's a difficult one as the others have said…..a fine balance between normal life and taking the sensible option. Hope you manage to avoid it and we see no posts from the WARD!

Ali, sorry to hear little lad been poorly, always best to keep bugs…[Read more]

Phoebe,

What can I say, you guys are inspirational and you are both a great team

Vicki and Colin x

Jean,

I know what you mean about not wanting someone ill but shouldn't something be happening. I remember it all being very quiet at first, Colin felt sick and that was about it. I wondered why his bloods hadn't dropped like a stone and it seemed like an age for them to start going down. It was normal. I don't know what we expected, some kind…[Read more]

Hi Ann and Pete

Glad to hear that things are on the mend a bit, the eating will come soon enough! It just feels like there will never be any improvement but then it just happens! It's always slow but sure. You take it easy too Ann, it's easy to forget yourself…..I know! 🙂

Vicki and Colin x

Ann

I soooo understand how you are feeling. I had a few good cry sessions when Colin was in, and one with the nurses. Embarrassed but couldn't help it. It's a very emotional draining period for both of you. We can't think back even now!. It's so hard because you can't do anything and you want to make it right…

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Hi jean

Try not to worry too much though i worried if Colin didn't phone me. Colin slept virtually all the time I was there. I watched tv and I think I know the relocation relocation programmes off by heart! Colin felt sick most of the time, but as far as I know was only sick once or twice in total.

It's best when there is sleeping because…[Read more]

Hi Rebecca

Sorry I can't help you with your questions, but just wanted to wish you luck

Vicki and Colin x

Dan

Your dad must be very proud of you! You are an absolute star, so young and dealing with all this. I am much much older than you, and I have found it tough. Please try to get some help, as you will burn yourself out with exams and everything! And you'd be no use to your dad then ! Get a break too because you can have a bit of a relax and…[Read more]

Keith

Just caught up with these posts 🙂 you must feel rubbish! Really hoping that you will be able to grab this by the scruff of the neck! It's so hard to battle when you are tired…..however if you can, let's get goin 🙂 don't worry about your heat, just keep the battle going. Where there is life there is always hope 🙂 🙂

Vicki and…

Come on Dai, no weary…you are our inspiration! Anyway numbers going in the right direction so it's working 🙂

Nicer weather coming soon, make us all feel a bit better, slow but sure 🙂

Vicki and Colin x

Best of luck ozzy and keep going with the improvements. Bet no one would have sct if there was another banker guaranteed process!

Vicki and Colin x

Hi Jill

Like Helen etc Colin had bouts of constipation and diahorrea. We were told that being constipated can cause a back up in the bowel that can then cause diahorrea when things become free! Too much information I know but it was clear that upset tummy after bouts of constipation. What they did was give him a light laxative to keep things…[Read more]

Ann and Pete

Thinking of you both…..as the others have said its doable, but b hard and it takes a chunk out of both of you for different reasons. Focus on the future and have a few things in mind to look forward to. The simple things will be wonderful as it never seems like you'll get there….a simple walk, a meal together, a meal out etc.…[Read more]

Hi all

Peter well done with your sct and keep doing but don't over do it…how the heck can you e at work one month ish on? You are super human! Me would be nagging you to slow down, bet mrs Peter is!

Helen, glad to hear that Gary has his cells back, what a great moment! And the thing with the cat, that must be so hard! Best to check but…[Read more]

Hi all

Jean and frank so glad the cells went back. I wish I could have been there when Colin had his, but couldn't and they didn't invite me to that party. I cried when he told me they'd gone back in! As Helen says its a huge moment! I so hope you and frank are doing ok, it's been such a wait for you both ! now the cells are back in the immune…[Read more]

I think Frank's attitude to infection is dead right. You cannot and I stress CANNOT be too careful for at least the first 3 months after a SCT.

Give him my best wishes for a safe and successful journey.

Kindest regards – vasbyte

David

Hi Tina,

Hope you are progressing well and feeling better each day 🙂 I don't know how they work it you know….I suppose they are checking general remission averages, based on the masses of who takes it and who doesn't? Who knows. Colin elected not to take it in the end, his call and hopefully not affecting his remission rates…….

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Tom you are hilarious!

Brightens our day…..would it be posh crisps and nuts or just common peanuts haha! 🙂

Vicki and Colin x

Hi Jane

Sorry you were having a downer, hope you are feeling better a bit now! The waiting before treatment starts is nerve wracking and frustrating, wanting to get on with it, but being scared Colin for himself, and me for both of us! How to cope, what will happen etc…..but you do cope because you have too! It's the lifeline to make things…[Read more]