You know Angelina I found your post quite moving (and I do not mean Bowel wise). You are clearly working so hard to support John. I can only wish you the very best.

Velcade is something I have to look forward to apparently, I just hope the Medical Profession has read Dai's post and taken note of Tom's >:-( .

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Welcome (?) Anne

Just go with the flow Anne, one day at a time, and make sure you both enjoy that day. I am nearer your Husbands (Name?) age at 68. I was diagnosed in July 2009, with a major tumour in my neck. I have worked out, from various symptoms, I have had Myeloma since 2007. I have had a Stem Cell Transplant.

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"Power Failures" that is right on the button as a description for the tiredness 🙂 .

"Power Surges" would be a good descripton of the affects of Dex I think as well.

I have just come back from a very enjoyable couple of days with my Daughter, visiting the Zoo with my youngest Grandchild and then Sports day for another one. By Nine last…[Read more]

Great, great news Dia. That is absolutely incredible, Velcade, if it works for you, seems amazing stuff.

I lost my three chest hairs at the first dose of Chemo and despite assurances from my Consultant they have not come back. I look for them every day but not a glimmer, bo ho :'-( . I did think of asking Bridget to knitting me a ?chest…[Read more]

My Dear Susan I was so sorry to hear of Kevin?s death.

Kevin came across to me through this site as one of the "Good Guys" and therefore I know he will be missed by all. Use the memories of the many good times you had to get through this dark time. Dig out a memory of him rolling with laughter and fix on it, I am sure you will find he is…[Read more]

I am pleased that everything went well with your SCT David. Onwards and upwards from now on as Tom would say.

Kindest regards

David

Dear Steve, No, I am not sitting here waiting to ?pop my clogs? so to speak.
My guide is the letters PP. That stands for Paraprotien I know but it also stands for Practical and Positive. And, I can assure you, I am very Practical and very Positive. That comes out in many different ways, for instance the practical side of me says,?I have…[Read more]

Weird, "YES" that is it, I just knew there was something different about you Bridget >:-) .

Kindest Regards

David

I am so pleased that he had such a peacefull end. It is the way I am sure that we would all wish to go.

Take care now and look in occasionally if you have the time, we will all be more that pleased to see you.

May your god walk with you.
Kindest regards
David

A belated HAPPY 😀 BIRTHDAY young lady.

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David

🙂 The best of luck Dai, I believe the answer will be, "yes, but in England we are always 5 years behind!!!".

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David

If he is taking aciclovar then it is unlikley to be Shingles. I would agree with Min.

We all look forward to you finding the answer.

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David

Shingles? Is taking anti-viral tablets?

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David

Hi Gill, Yes I agree it is nice to post in the "off topic". I think it makes to the site more interesting and human. 🙂

Off to Teignmouth today, my family live in that area. we are gong to have a formal family photograph taken (before Dad/Granddad pops his clogs I think – he he 😀 )

Kindest regards

David

Hey, now that made me really smile. I was going to show the wife but she just might recognise me so I thought better of it!!!!
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David

Great news Gill, Tell Stephen to go for it and never mind the bl88dy torpedoes he he 😀 .

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David

Hi Clara I am pleased that I have managed to help your Dad.

I know your Dad hopes to get back to work but can I suggest you go and see the Macmillan Nurse at your local hospital and consult her about claiming benefits. They are the experts I can assure you.

Kindest regards

David