Dear Sally

Just wanted to add my best wishes to you and your father at this difficult time. So sorry your Dad is having it so difficult. I am the same age as him, and also have arthritis, and can't imagine how I would manage without my husband's support.

Do take care of yourself too.

Mavis

Hi Julie

Thank you for your informative reply to my questions. That's why I value this site so much. I'm sure that Ted will have found what you had to say interesting to about levels of PP before treatment.

I was diagnosed following a tumour on my spine which was successfully removed in Leeds LGI and I have some racking in my spine where…[Read more]

Hi Dai your answer gave me a good laugh thanks, Of course the simple answer is I am just barking mad!!Tee-hee Mind you morphine is the stuff of dreams or so they said love Bridget x

Hi CN thankyou for this it certainly sounds promising and shows you shouldnt ignore things just because of their previous application Heres hoping it doesnt take as long 10 years to reach patients . Take care love Bridget x

Good Morning Gaye if you are popping in this might make you smile ! Last night I had a restless night full of strange and very vivid dreams Guess what you turned up in one! I dreamt that you were looking out onto a lovely garden from your room But each shrub and tree wasblossoming with bras of all shapes sizes and colours !! You and I then had a…[Read more]

Hi Eve thanks for that made me chuckle ! That woman probably didnt even realise what she had said!! As long as we can keep laughing we will be ok love Bridget x

Yippee ! There is nothing like a good day at clinic to lift your spirits Even better when you manage to get out of there in record time!! Your post made me smile becauseI think we are all probably the same in being cheered up by something as simple as not hanging around clinic for hours on end !! Enjoy the breakand by the time the next cycle…[Read more]

Dear Meera

I am sorry you have had this diagnosis. I had a plasmatoma on my spine which was treated with radio therepy. I just say to encourage you, that even though I also have been diagnosed with Myeloma I haven't had to have any treatment apart from Bone Fos which strengthens bones.

I have read quite a lot about Plasmatoma and the…[Read more]

Dear Jeet

I'm so glad you are at home. I have been thinking of you so much. I do hope that all these horrible side effects clear up very quickly, but especially the throat and the taste so you can have something lovely to eat!!1

Much love

Mavis

Hi Dai

Aren't you supposed to be on holiday? Hope the fact that you are driving again – hurray!! means you can get there.

Having been off line for a couple of days I just caught up with your post. Tahnk you, yourself, for being so open with us all. I used to read an American Blog by Jon Gordon, who used to say we must find things to be…[Read more]

Dear Briget

I have been getting a new computer so have been off line for a couple of days. I'm devastated to hear your news and angry for you. You have already had such a difficult year which you have coped with bravely while continuing to encourage others.

One thing, you are a fighter and it is good that you have got a medical team you…[Read more]

Hi Gina

It's good to hear your GP is looking out for you dear Mum. It isn't always so. Do hope she can come home soon and the news is good. Do let us know.

Love to you all.

Mavis x

Dear Sarah

I'm also pleased so many people turned out to wish Gordon farewell. I agree with Briget, it really does show how much he was respected and admired.

You have a wonderful family. I do hope that you find comfort and support for each other in the difficult months ahead.

Thank you to the family for their fund raising on behalf of…[Read more]

Hi julie

I've been interested to hear of your journey as i also started mine with a tumour! What are your para protein levels at teh moment. I have been wondering if they wait until you get to a certain level if nothing else too dreadful occurs. I am going to ask my Consultant in September.

I trust you and your husband have many more…[Read more]

Hi Min how crazy to expect Pter to make an arduous journey like that let alone the risk of others bugs etc Having only recently seen how much authority the Macmillan nurses have I agree they probably have more chance of finding a solution thats best for Peter It does seem unfair that those who shout loudest get the best care but thank goodness…[Read more]

Dear Sarah it shows how many people cared about Gordon to have such a good turnout , it must be a help for you to know that . I bet Gordon would be pleased his red tractor is sitting idleand I am sure he watches over your son. What a wonderful family you have Sarah , to raise such a fantastic amount of money , especially as it must have been a…[Read more]

Hi Gina good to hear your mum is feeling better It is so frustrating to be stuck in hospital when you start to feel better but I am sure she realises hospital is the best place for now .I hope the results were good its about time your mum had some good news love to you both Bridget x

Hi Nettie, Jo and Dai I dont know for sure what comes next as clinic isnt until next week , hopefully I will have had the ct scan by then . Jo its funny but I had completely forgotten about Thalidomide and as I havent had it before it may well be my next treatment either on its own or with something else . I am assuming that as Revlimid hasnt…[Read more]

Good for your Dai
Life is for the living and its your duty to live it to the best of your ability,,even with one leg bigger than the other.:-P
Janet must be a very brave lady letting you drive,Slims on the Dex and once more has been band!!:-)I love driving LOL don,t tell Slim any excuse to get behind the wheel.
Tomorrow is another day.Eve

Hi Dai
At least you have explained to me why I am always laughing,Never looked up the Wilki for meaning of Gallows Humour just thought it was me,always have a weird sense humour,some times i find myself laughing at the weirdest things, I just thought it was the scouser in me,plus the pills [magic].As long as I am laughing and not crying,that,s…[Read more]