Hi Maureen

I would not base your knowledge of one department on were you should have treatment,your husband ,s treatment for spinal work,might be different from the cancer unit,some have just designated wards and some are better than others.
My husband had a choice of 3 local hospitals for treatment,we chose the one first attended as he had…[Read more]

Hi David hope you had a terrific birthday and have many many more. I'm with Helen I suffer with leg cramps at night and an old Friend (south African) told me to keep a mirror under my bed and when I got the cramp put my for on the cold mirror. It worked for me and although have not had cramp for some time the mirror is still,under the bed >:-)…[Read more]

Hi Peggy

Sounds if you have had a bit of a do,do not rush getting out if you are not right you will only find yourself back in,in no time.

As for the comb over have a word with a nurse,see if they can find scissors ,must have them in a hospital,they did in my day.

Best of luck hope things start picking up for you.Eve

hi Heather

it is a bit mind blowing when you join this club,lots of information to take in,it,s a learning curve,try not to worry ,you will in time learn all the jargon,and will become an expert on your husbands condition.

my advise is get in touch with Ellen she can put you in touch with someone who you can talk on the phone so you do not…[Read more]

Hi Peggy

Just wondering how you are getting on with SCT. hope all is going well

Love Jean x

Hi David

And a Happy New Year to you, and a Happy 70th Birthday.
Never suffered leg cramps that often so never looked into it at all.

Hope the post from Michele works for you

Tom Onwards and Upwards x

Hi David

I had a really enjoyable Christmas and am looking forward to an active New Year. That started today when along with my husband (also a David) I started ripping wallpaper off in the hall. New year, new decor! 😎

I had a bit of cramp at night a few months ago and was told by my nurse to drink some tonic water in the morning (for…[Read more]

Morning Megan and phil

I tell you that stand is a Buger to get rid off ha ha, but it wont be long now before you see the back of it.
Re the bleeding after brushing teeth? well I hate to admite it but when I was having mt SCT when moth and gums got sore I never brushed but used Plenty of mouth wash a bottle used to only last me two days at a…[Read more]

Hi Heather and John

Sorry you had to join us but a warm welcome to you both.
I cant help you out on this as I have just had CDT then SCT in 2009.

Am sure some one will be on that has or is having that treatment.

Where is John getting his treatment?

Good Luck in the road to remission.

Tom Onwards and Upwards xx

Hi Sue

The posts above are correct.
A Hospice is one of the best places to go to have the pain sorted out faster than a GP or Hospital can do it.

I have talked to my young bride Elaine and said that I dont want her to have to care for me 24/7 am not fussed about going into a hospice for her to get a break and for Last stages I dont want to…[Read more]

Hi Chris

Good Luck in your new treatment I hope its fast and puts you and keeps you in remission for many a year 😀

Re the hiccups ? well My steward at our local drinking hostelry gets rid of everybody's and she has never failed.

get a glass of water (we do it with beer lol) fill your mouth DONT SWALLOW YET, put your fingers in your…[Read more]

Hi. Chris

Just read you. Post with great interest,my husband is not in your position concerning SCT second time round so unable to comment,just storing info for future ,as we all know MM will find you.

I can say I think Velcade is a not as harsh as CTD,but y ou do spend more time at the hospital ,I would like to see Velcade given as a…[Read more]

Hi Sue
I just cannot believe this is happening to you.i do not think it is different we're every you live.

You should have a package sought end by now it can be different depending on your needs.were is you local surgery,in this get in touch with the district nurse,she should be able to sit down with both of you,and decide what you…[Read more]

Hi Sal
Your welcome, sorry to hear Dad had two heart attacks, am sure they will find treatment that will work with your Dads heart problem.many have said that RT helps ease the pain.

Tom Onwards and Upwards xx

Hi Trish

Your welcome and you need two more to catch up with my young bride and I. Who have six from age 9 years down to Sophie who is nearly 8 months young.

Love Granddad Tom

Hi Charlie

Am sure it will be a none impact one, I do walking and A bit of leisure cycling, but not too much am afraid so am not the best to advise, am sure Some one might have been told what's best I would love to know myself .

Tom Onwards and Upwards .

Hi Sue

I would agree with |Tin,I know you feel how an earth are you going to cope,but you will find that inner strength.

I have 2 friends who have both lost there husbands last year,one to Myeloma and one to lung Cancer,both stayed at home and both had different deaths.
Both the wives coped and have no regrets,I wish I could say I was there…[Read more]

Hi Trish

Yes it is wonderful that first holiday,after SCT,as you say you just could not believe this would be possible after Myeloma,so just go out there and grab a slice of life.

we are just back from NZ,blood test Zometa then consultant,and with a little bit of luck off to France in our motor home,then home for 1 st march as my daughter…[Read more]

Dear Sue

My heart goes out to you. My love and thoughts and hugs are with you both

Love Jean x

Hi Trish

Glad that you and Peter had a great time. It sounds wonderful and congratulations on your 40th. Grandchildren are brilliant we are looking forward to our next in 5 weeks. Hoe Peter goes from strength to strength

Take care
Love Jean x