hello Mark

My partner has tumour on spine plus damage to spine.Stared straight away after test on Myeloma X1 Trials.He was given ctd side for test.Intensive pathway decided now on 36 day,has good days and bad just go with the flow.

Mark you will be having a big learning curve with this illness.We asked short medium or long term and was told…[Read more]

Hi Jean that was a good start to my day thankyou As the daughter of an irish woman I have grown up well used to irish humour ! love Bridgetx

Hi Ozzy

I was told I had MM in Jan 2009 had 5 sets of CTD, went on sick at the start of 3rd cycle, (manual job) had SCT 3rd December 2009 out by the 16th December, still not feeling too good for the Xmas, but felt 100% better 2nd week in Feb :-D, I still went out for walks and the pub when feeling Ok,went back to work may 2010 had about a year…[Read more]

hello Gill
I echo what the others have said my dam also burst what a lovely girl

Love Jo x 🙂

Hello Mark

sorry to hear about your dad everyone is correct about the myeloma help line they are brilliant I expect they will deal with your dad tumour first before they start intensive treatment the drugs and treatment today are so much better than 10 years ago I would expect your dad is young enough to have a stem cell transplant and if…[Read more]

Hi Mark sorry to hear your dad is going through a togh time As others have said ringing the myeloma helpline will be helpful for you , they are very knowledgeable should be able to answer your questions The survival rate is a difficult one as we all react diffrently to our illness but I read recently that 4 to 5 years is now expected but of…[Read more]

Hi Gill what a lovely , caring girl your grandaughter is , you must be so proud of her Thankyou for telling us about her sometimes we do need reminding that not all kids are like the ones featured in the daily mail!!love Bridget x

HI Gill
Your posting has just burst the dam that has been cracking for a long time.eve

Hi Ozzy welcome to the best support group there is .You have certainly had a very eventful year!Its hrad to say how long before you feel normal again as we are all different In my case it took almost 6 months but I think that was because I had major surgery a few months before my sct What I would advise is not to overdo it , your body will let you…[Read more]

Hi Shirley absoultely brilliant news!!!Long may it last Wont be long before you can put myeloma to the back of your mind and just enjoy life love Bridget x

Hi Ian I was told that any remission after the first one is always shorter. I dont think it makes any difference if you have complete or partial remission. There was a trial going on last year,sorry cant remember what it was called, to look at using velcade before the sct in the hope of getting a longer second remission.I will try and remember to…[Read more]

Hi Eva thank you so much for sharing your wonderful photos, they are lovely Mind you I am also green with envy as China was one of my dreams , still theres time yet just got to win the lottery!! love Bridget x

Hi Jean

Yes Slim had been ill for more than 6 months,In a lot of pain,wanting to be sick,not eating,doctor put it down to tablets.Slims problem is he has a high pain threshold and an attitude a little bit of pain never hurt anybody.
I came across as a screaming banshie with attitude,not good when you know something is seriously wrong and…[Read more]

Hi Jean

I know its hard,but if Frank will not make his feelings known to doctor,you have to accept it is his life his choice.He wants to go on holiday!!If bone damage is there 14 days will not make any difference,If he starts wanting to be sick,then calcium is getting into blood stream its called hypercalciumer ,spelling might not be right but…[Read more]

Hello Jean

hope the G&T helped we got stuck on the sand dunes at maspolomas in a shower of rain while we were there got soaked. I think its good to make plans otherwise life is always on hold
Love Jo x

Chin up Dia

You have been so positive upto now I am so sorry the beast is back so soon
but you are a strong character so i am sure you will cope with whatever this thing throws at you next, look at all the new drugs that are in the pipe line that must give us all hope for the future. I could not have a SCT as my kidneys are to badly damaged…[Read more]

Dear Dai I know how devastating it is to be told the beast is back and it seems very unfair to have had a relatively short remission. Once treatment starts it becomes easier to accept and just get on with it Go and do something nice this week and put mm to the back of your mind for a while Love to you and Janet Bridget x

Hello Jean

How is northern irland this sunny day I hope you are not feeling so worried now and looking forward to your holiday in Spain we have just come back from Grand Canary had a good time I know where Frank is coming from we just hope it will go way hard to admit we are ill fingers crossed he will be fine.

Enjoy Your Holiday

Love Jo x :-S

Brilliant just what I needed on a Monday morning thankyou for making me laugh out loud Bridget