Maureen Sinclair

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  • #123451

    bandityoga
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    Hi Liz

    It must be a worrying time for you both but stay positive. I hope the second lot of DTPACE will zap those FLC so Kev can have a SCT.

    Hoping all goes well.

    Maureen x

    #123440

    bandityoga
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    You did well to get out in 14 days. My husband went through his SCT in May an got out in 16 days but unfortunately got an infection the following day and ended up in hospital for 10 days. He is now doing well and FLC are now 16.

    Hope you get a good remission.

    Maureen

    #123411

    bandityoga
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    My husband had many different emotions when he was diagnosed and used to cry a lot when he was on CDT. He was assigned a phycologist which he really can’t remember much about. He was also put on 20mg of citalopram antidepressants which did improve his mood.

    Hope all goes well with your dad’s scan.

    Maureen x

    #123410

    bandityoga
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    Hi Ben

    I would be interested to know if you are offered different treatments at The Marsden.

    Ian is doing well and FLC now at 16 which is the lowest they have ever been.

    Maureen x

    #123352

    bandityoga
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    Hi Ben

    My husband sees 4 different consultants at our clinic in Larbert, Scotland. We have found this beneficial as one consultant said he would not get a SCT as he was refactory but another put him forward for SCT which he had on 14 May and found it wasn’t too bad and was home in 16 days. We are still waiting for the results of SCT but he feels better so fingers crossed.

    Our nearest myeloma specialist is in Glasgow which is 35 miles away but we would be willing to travel if things do not go to plan as he gets the standard NHS treatment at the moment unless he goes for a trial, the consultants do not mix treatments.

    Ask questions and seek a don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion, after all it is your life.

    Maureen x

    #123153

    bandityoga
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    Hi Jan
    sorry to hear your FLC have increased, book that holiday and enjoy every day without treatment.

    We are off to Northumberland for a few days. Ian can’t fly yet until he gets the results of his SCT which should be end of August. At his last meeting with the consultant his FLC were 42 which is the lowest they have ever been. We are hoping for a good remission but you never know with myeloma.

    LoveMaureen x

    #123101

    bandityoga
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    Val

    Try to stay positive and take one day at a time. What chemo is he on? My husband had chyclophosamide to prep him for SCT. His FLC came down to 580 and then they harvested. Everyone has a high dose of mephalan and dex before SCT. Speak to his consultant or the nurses on this site if you are worried.

    Maureen x

    #123085

    bandityoga
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    I always ask for a printout of the results and either the consultant or the MacMillan nurse provides this on the same day. It is your right to know about bloods etc, can you see another consultant?

    #123029

    bandityoga
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    Congratulations to you both and well done for putting it all together at such short notice. I hope Colin is feeling better and he can continue with treatment.

    Love Maureen

    #122939

    bandityoga
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    Hi Vicki

    How is Colin? I do hope they have found the source of his infection and he will be home. Did the doctor’s try different antibiotics?

    I have been praying that Colin’s bloods will improve and he will get more treatment.

    Take care of yourself.

    Love Maureen x

    #122837

    bandityoga
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    Hi Liz

    Hope all goes well for Key with DTPACE and SCT.

    Maureen x

    #122819

    bandityoga
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    Hi Tony

    Ian had a SCT in May and he is recovering well. His FLC were around 500 when he harvested so the consultant doesn’t think he will get a full remission , as long as they keep steady, we will be happy.

    I am always busy too, painting a fence at the moment and granddaughters staying over next week.

    Hope your treatment works and you don’t have too many side effects.

    Maureen x

    #122818

    bandityoga
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    Well done Richard, you are an inspiration.

    What is your next goal?

    Maureen x

    #122817

    bandityoga
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    Oh Vicki

    I am so sorry for you both and hope you have lots of support and I that Colin can be at home soon.

    Ian is doing well, neutrophils now at 1.3 and I pray that his SCT has worked as there are not many treatments left for him.

    As cygnet said this community is like an extended family and I feel the same. We started this myeloma journey around the same time and we have lost a few friends along the way.

    You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love Maureen x

    #122750

    bandityoga
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    Well done, what an amazing amount.

    Hope you are keeping well Tony.

    Maureen

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