tom replied to the topic Hello everyone in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 6 months ago
Hi Jon
May I welcome you to this Great site 🙂 its not one we would want but seen as we have MM its the best going, as well as the Under 50'S 😎
Am same as you in the fact My Wife Family and Friends have all been very supprtive through all this and we (even i) have a lets get this party rolling and sort it sort of mind's:-D
Good Luck on…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic RE: Starting a discussion… in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 6 months ago
Hi Annie
And a warm Welcome from Iccle ole me 😀
Am sorry you had to join this forum but am sure you will find out its the best their is 😎 ,the help and support you get from these great folk is second to none 😎
Good Luck in your treatment.
Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic HOT AND SPOTTY in the forum Side-effects 14 years, 6 months ago
Hi Chris
I also had a rash on my body during CTD, it soon went 😀
Do you go to the AE at hospital with Hubby?? me I have been told if I have anyproblem to phone our Onc ward and speak to the Consultant or the Staff Nurse, they have more knowledge about the MM
Good Luck
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx
tom replied to the topic Denial – My thought for the day. in the forum General 14 years, 6 months ago
Hi Chris
And am I pleased you joined us 😀 but sorry you had to 🙁
I am sure you will all cope with whatever is thrown at youe and Hubby (sorry you didn't say his name)
Dont forget we have you now so pull up the chair and ask say what you want, we are all here for each other 😎
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic surgery resulting from MM in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 6 months ago
Hi Sylvia
And That we are (optimistic that is he he) me I dont think April is too far out? so the crossing to Cork should be OK
I used to hate the heat and sun and love the wind rain and snow But since getting MM you could throw me all the sunshine that you can because I defiantly feel the cold these days8-) so the sooner the better and…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic surgery resulting from MM in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 6 months ago
Hi Gaye
April 15th MMmm Interesting
I think it could be today 😀 well we dont need the sun 😎 do we? we just need to be a wee bit daft he he.
Photo to follow ha ha.
Weekend nearly over and a new week ready to kick off, hope you all had a great w/end and are looking forward to the new week 🙂
Have a Good Un
Love
Tom…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Another newbie. in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Oh Sorry to hear that Em 🙁 but am sure they will sort Dad out Ok.
Its a case of working out what works and what isn't working with us lot 🙁
Your Dad might just need his meds tweeking a little bit 🙂
I also dont like a fuss caused over me so think I know how your Dad will feel.
We have to take it one day at a time 😀 and it will…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Another newbie. in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Em
Well I am sorry to welcome you to this site 🙁 but that said you will find it One of the best around, we have great folk that have got good advice to help you and your Dad through this one step at a time 🙂
Humour you cant beat it at a time like this and never lose it as I know it has perked me up no end over these last couple of…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Denial – My thought for the day. in the forum General 14 years, 7 months ago
Oh Gaye I think?? no I know we all have the "Onwards and Upwards" streak running through us 😀 , we just need to look at the Positive Posts that are on here 😎
And Many great Posts are from yourgood self Gaye and for that I thank you 😀
You make me smile you make me laugh and in this cold weather that a good thing :-S
Once again…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Am new on here! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Just nipped in to say Hi and Good Luck
Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Dad diagnosed last week in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hello Tanya
Sorry to hear about your Dad 🙁
But you know your Dad and am sure you know he will cope with what this darned MM throws at him.
Bridget is correct can your Half sister help out, have you tied the Social Service to see how they can help.
Good Luck and not forgeting yourself as it is too easy to forget about you and your…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic New to Dad with Myeloma in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Clara
Well you have had some great advice on here 😀
And that only leaves me to say
Good Luck to you and your Dad with his forthcoming treatment:-)
Am sure it will run smooth
Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic surgery resulting from MM in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Your More than Welcome Sylvia, and I also am waiting to have some proper sun on the back of my fat neck 😀
Not be long before we can all sit outside 🙂
Love Tom xx
tom replied to the topic Am new on here! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Angie
A warm welcome to you, hope all goes well with your Mum's treatment.
You will know by now anything you need to know just ask 😀
Hi Clara
The same warm welcome is sent to you this is one of the best sites around so you will feel at home in no time 🙂
Love Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Newcomer in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Steph
Sorry you have had to join this mad Band of folk, but a warm welcome to you and yours.
I wish you and your nan all the best for this Tuesday.
love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic surgery resulting from MM in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Sylvia
You are more than welcome 😀 and WOW 70 😎 am sure you and Gaye would have a great time at Barts, and run the Dr's wild ha ha.
Have a Good W/end 😀 and roll on summer 🙂
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx
tom replied to the topic surgery resulting from MM in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Sylvia
Sorry to hear bout ur Relapse 🙁
I cant help re the op's as I haven't had any and hope to god I dont have to 😀 Just wanted to say Hi 😎
And Sarah, you are not [u][b]ONLY[/b][/u] a carer you are speical and needed 😀 as am sure Gordon could tell you.
As for My Young Bride (Elaine) she will tell you that she has been My…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic dad decided to withdraw from all treatment in the forum Treatment 14 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jenny
It must be a great relief to have your Dad in the Hospice, and even more now you know how good it is and the Nurses are great as it will take a bit of pressure of you and your Family.
As for Counseling I would say go for it, I was one that said "Oh I can Cope" and yes I can but and its a big BUT, when I had a chat with one and I was…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Denial – My thought for the day. in the forum General 14 years, 7 months ago
Oh Gaye
Am I pleased you have "Come out of the Closet" 😀
I must say am not like you he he, Me when I was told back in Jan 09 and asked "How Long" and was told 5 years I turned to my young bride Elaine and said well we can do that cant we 😀 , and was i pleased when she said YES 😎
I also like others will talk the hind legs (and any…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Radiotherapy in the forum Treatment 14 years, 7 months ago
Well Done that Bridget 😀
As the saying goes "Thats the way to do it"
Now I hear you say "Time to sleep" well do it when you want and for as long as you want8-)
Sounds like you do have a good team, good luck with the Rev and Dex :-S
I know you will cope with that also, need to cuss and shout well feel free Bridget.
Love and…[Read more]