tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Well double post and some missing
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Carol
Bragg away young lady that’s something that should be shouted from the rooftops and you have some spare I will need to do another harvest
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Carol
Bragg away young lady that’s something that should be shouted from the rooftops and you have some spare I will need to do another harvest
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Thanks you all.
Had first one done today and that consisted of Bloods taken, Zometa infusion,10 iccle Dex tabs, oh and one amaprasil (check spelling lol) and my Subcut Velcade, The Velcade will be given every week, the bloods every three weeks, the Dex and Amaprasil to be taken once a week. jobs a good un.
Chris when my cells were collected in…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Mums struggle in the forum End of Life and Grief 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi San
So sorry about your mum,I do not know which is easier knowing it’s going to happen or not.
I hope you and your family find some peace at this sad time,no more pain for your mum,I also hope you were able to spend some time with your mum doing normal things with out the myeloma being up most in your thoughts. Eve
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Cheers Kevin
Its gonna roll well this new treatment,Happy Birthday to your Stem Cells, its great to be in remission and more so when they give you 6 months before you see Dr again.
Keep well Kevin
Tom onwards and upwardsx
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Stanstan, thanks it’s gone be another doable just hope it goes into remission faster so am not too near Xmas for my SCT this time.
Hi Jean, we are also expecting more than four this time round, yes we are both strong folk and will crack it.
Love to you all.
Tom onwards and upwards xxxx
tom replied to the topic Are we new ?? in the forum General 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Charlie and Mary
Yes am fine Thanks, yes its come back but to be fair I look and feel better than I have for some months to be fair.
Aww and dont mention No Computer 🙁 when we moved all I had was my Mobile phone to go on tinternet and it just aint the same Ha ha.
We sold our Home and are now in a rented Bungalow put the money in the bank…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Megan::Am pleased its not too painful all the time but am sure the niggle knowing its with you is a bugger 🙁 Thanks for your advice, I hope phil is soon sorted x
Hi Helen:: pleased you got through it and I know I will also 🙂 am pleased you are in remission and so soon its a great feeling I can tell you. x
Hi Liz and Kev::: well mine…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Thanks Megan, and yes they cut it down to just the once a week due to the side effects,and I hope for as few as possible Lol.
Hope Phil is sorted re the PN ??
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Chest infection in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Jane
Well you are for me young lady.
sorry about your rigs and high Temp and 17 Grandkids wow well done you lot ha ha.
Chest infections is a burden for us all with this MM and High temps we just have to keep on top of it all the time, normal folk can aloow a bit of a delay before Dr is contacted but we have to contact them and have them on…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Carol
I am pleased I light your path, We have to stay strong and face it head on I am expecting another four years on this route and am sure we will get it 🙂
Good Luck on Monday and dont forget suck ice pops when they give you the Melphan like it is going out of fashion, and use the mouth wash as its also going out of fashion I used bottles…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Are we new ?? in the forum General 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Emma
Am ready for it as I knew it would come back and four years remission I think was good.
Yes the site has had a fair bit of logging on that bad I changed my password a few times thinking it was me ha ha.
Pleased your Mum is doing well and you had a great Xmas.
Love Tom onwards and upwards xxx
tom started the topic Start new Regime on Monday 20/01/2014 in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi everybody
Yes I will start new treatment on Monday as my myeloma is active again.
I will be going on Velcade and a wee bit of Dex, once a week regime for four weeks then a week of then same till I get back into remission then 2nd SCT.
We are ready for this battle as I have been drug free for years so my body will be ready for the fight.
Love…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Taken off treatment in the forum General 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Jeff
Well age and not having SCT explains it.
I also think,we do not take every thing in when it’s not good news,I am sure the consultant will explain if you ask,or see the myeloma nurse who is in charge of the trials,they are usually better at explaining it,in none medical terms.
People can be smouldering under 10 and it’s only when other…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic general update in the forum General 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi David and Andy
Good to see you are still around and doing as well as can be! Are the Myeloma masses outside the bones David,you do not say???,
Glad the PP are right down,how are your bloods with the Revilimid ????.
Have to admit David I am not keen on the new format,my I Pad,makes it difficult to log in,and cannot get the site to remember me…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Newly diagnosed with smouldering myeloma in the forum Newcomers 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Chris
You are lucky in many ways,because of routine blood test they have caught you early plus SMM,so that’s all good news.
There is no reason why you cannot live a reasonable normal life,I would advice you to ask to join the under 50 as you will find people of your own age!!
What I will recommend is you educate yourself concerning…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Are we new ?? in the forum General 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Liz
No dont know what treatment will be as yet just guessing at the moment but am sure he will tell me what on Thursday as thats when I go and get my BMB results.
And Jean Elaine and I just might do Belfast this year 🙂
Catcha all Lata (now lets see if ths post goes lol)
Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
Ps photo of the young bride and I on our Holls xx
tom replied to the topic New treatment starts today. in the forum Treatment 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Andy and Steph
Well you both know how i feel for you two but am sure it wont be long before you are coasting alone and waving to me as you pass Sunny Scunny on many of your jaunts away, I also know you both will stay strong and fight this reroute that has been thrown your way.
Love to you both
Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Are we new ?? in the forum General 10 years, 10 months ago
Hi Liz and Kev
Its a bugger this ins thing but am sure their is loads on here that use it but for me I only go on normal ins to be honest but i dont go far, I am not saying others should but I only go when am fine, had a great time for the last week and I hope i can get another couple in this year.
And Harmony the moment has been seized with both…[Read more]