Thank you both so much for your replies.. And believe me I've read and re read all your posts to get as much guidance as I can and I take so much comfort from the success stories on here.. Both Colin and your mum Ali are coping extremely well with their own experiences.
I think, from reading on here, I understand the process and I'm preparing myself for how poorly he is going to feel.. What I forget to tell myself is that he will come through the other side and will slowly but surely begin to feel better! My dad also has acquired VOn willebrand disease which we think had a part to play in the myeloma so his hospital stay (if it goes ahead) is likely to be around five weeks. This disease means his blood doesn't clot so we worry about bleeds!
Anyway today is chemo day so he and mum will be setting sail for sunny Middlesbrough in a little while. He will be having the sct at Newcastle freeman hospital and is under professor jackson who I see has a video on this website. Mum and dad both think he is marvellous so that is positive.
Thank you once again.. It is already helping me to write my thoughts down so thank you for 'listening'
Joanne x
