Morgan McVeighs……know it well. Used to stay in Insch but now live at the other side of Bennachie. In fact my 6 year old daughter used to go to horse riding just over the hill which would be behind the A96 as you look out. It is a small world indeed.

I wish you well with your current treatment and hope all goes to plan.

I had never…[Read more]

Appreciate the feedback folks. Good to hear good care up here.

TBH I feel a bit of a fraud asking so many questions on here and perhaps jumping the gun – but knowing what tests were for I felt obligated to understand a bit more about things locally.

However, I got the serum electrophoresis and Bence Jones protein results back. Both were…[Read more]

Les,

Don't lose sight of that dream. It may be delayed a bit but you'll get there.

There are so many positive stories on here – and likely many more positive stories from those who only occasionally post here or no longer post here so.

Don't try to deal with it all on your own…speak with folks…whether virtually or directly.…[Read more]

Best of luck Chris…..sure it will go well.

Scott

Peter,

I'm hopeful that these initial screening tests are positive news.

The serum electrophoresis shows no evidence of monoclonal proteins.

The Bence Jones shows zero detectable para proteins.

Additionally I have no other issues at all apart from it looks like my immune system is a bit ott. I have had sore throat and chesty cough…[Read more]

Vicki and Colin plus you other rascals……thanks for your comments and wisdom.

Unfortunately I am a natural worrier and spend too much time scouring the Internet for information. Does not help

My journey to here started back in May with scrotal lump and generally having more colds than I cared to have. Ultrasound scans of 'bits' and…[Read more]

Appreciate the responses to date. Thanks!

Hopefully once diagnosis happened the medical response and treatment started quickly.

Take care.

Scott

Good to hear such positive stories.

I guess employment law as it stands means a company has a duty of care for employees and with some changes to work situation should hopefully mean that folks are not 'pensioned off'.

Having spoken with Co Dr his view is that they prefer to have folks working if they can and will be flexible to the needs of…[Read more]

Michele,

Heartening to hear start of treatment so quickly. Was that your NHS GP who responded so quickly? That sort of response time to see specialist is fantastic.

Pat,

Hope you get to a finish or start point very soon. Best of luck.

Scott

Maxine,

I don't have MM, but it may be a potential for me. To this end I am probably thinking about the same issues as you are for your sister and she is very concerned about.

Basically "What will we do if? What happens if?"

You have already started your support by actively looking for guidance.

All I can think of at this time is…[Read more]

Michele,

No symptoms as per normal guide. Never heard about MM until last week.

I have been being investigated over the last few months for elevated liver alt levels. Ultimately had a liver biopsy which showed no issues.

However been asked to provide Bence Jones urine sample. Quick Google and if found positive could indicate MM is why I…[Read more]

Tom,

Appreciate the welcome – thanks!

Very selfishly I am obviously hoping that tests turn nothing up and I can get back to 'normality' as it was – focus on the things I enjoy with no restrictions or impacts on those I love dearly.

Primary concerns are accessibility to further treatment if my GP believes further investigation is…[Read more]