Hi Keith good news that you have a possible date for your sct. One good thing in using your frozen cells is you wont have to go through the harvest process again , it can be a real pain second time around ! It wont be long before you are feeling tip -top just make sure you dont overdo it in th early days You have such a strong positive attitude to…[Read more]

Hi Debs you are certainly not alone!As for the weight I have been size 10 -12 for years even into my fifties but now I am a large 14 and so peed off with !! Its now getting to the point where I cant face going out Trouble is its so difficult to get any excercise as my back causes problems and lately I have totally lost my get up and go!! Moan over…[Read more]

Hi Dai there was a post on here regarding the sub cutaneous injections for velcade Sorry I just cant remember who it was , possibly Keith If I remember he had asked also and was told it is not being used here Hopefully Keith or whoever it was ? will see your post and answer Hope you are doing ok love Bridget x

Hi Eve you have certaily made me think I need to think about my own situation . I was married and divorced very young but Jeff and I have been togetther for 28 years now , like you it has never bothered us and we are as married as any couple can be . I hadnt realised how difficult it could be for him when I shuffle off my mortal coil So now the…[Read more]

Dear Mary and Theresa it so sad to hear things havent worked out for your dad , my heart goes out to you .I am glad you felt able to ket us know and we are all here for you Your dad must be a real fighter and having such a lovely family must make it easier , you girls have been brilliant and if you were mine I would be bursting with pride But…[Read more]

Hi Debs I dont get sinus problems as such but every time I am on treatment I do get the symptoms of a cold , permanent snotty nose and constantly need to blow my nose. I suppose this could lead to sinus problems if you are prone to it Hope she can get some relief though its a horrible pain love Bridget x

Hi Kay Gills post just made me giggle cos when I am on bloody dex I do get a beard ( only a teent one !!) Just thought of an sct advantage of sct thought —- you dont need to deal with hairty legs or anything for months, its brilliant love Bridget x

Hi Eve wow that may well be one of the longest engagements ever!!Congratulations on setting the date, the sun will be shinig and I am sure your daughters wouldnt miss it for the world After all what could be more important than your parents wedding!! Enjoy the planning and all the retail therapy that goes with it too! love Bridget x

Thanks for the link Jet and a big thankyou to your friend too Wishing him lots of luck and no blisters!!!!! love Bridget x

Hi Kay I think my pps were about 14 ,but I am not certain they might have been higher Unfortunately melphalan will definitely cause your hair to go so it would be a good idea to ask for a referral for a wig now If you have a good hairdresser they can style it as you want. I didnt have a wig because I am such an untidy person and I just knew it…[Read more]

Hi Gill I understand why It really is a small world though and thank goodness there are lovely people in it !! love Bridget x

Good Girl!! She must be very persuasive and what a lovely man too!! love Bridget x

Hi Liz I hope Kev gets to come home soon it sounds as if he is over the worst so the only way is up now!! Just a word of warning though its not a good idea to sit out in sunshine after an sct , a lot of the drugs they give us advise against it, so make sure Kev covers up in the garden We bought my father-in-law a gazebo so that he was protected…[Read more]

Hi Tony well you certainly didnt have to rush into treatment which can only be good ! I was on the Myeloma X Trial last year and on the Cyclo arm It was ok , the usual side-effects but manageable However within 3 months I had relapsed again so needed more aggressive treatment and came off it Have you checked out the Myeloma XI Trial , there are a…[Read more]

Hi Min thankyou for the info and I hope it keeps those bugs at bay love

Hi Keith good to hear things are still going well for you. As for the sct well at least it wont be as scary as last time! It does seem as if people are not having to spend so lo long in hospital post transplant these days so thats a bonus!!Keep on keeping on Keith ! love Bridget x

Hi Sarah crikey 230 lambs!That sounds exhausting, I am so impressed .It must be very rewarding though How long have you been farming? I have always admired the hard work it takes to look after livestock but could never see myself managing even before mm , too lazy! I hope Gordon feels better soon love Bridget x

Hi Min sorry I cant help but I have never heard of it ,what is it for? love Bridgetx

Hi Mark hang in there and hopefully they will pump lots of anti-biotics into your dad to get rid of his chest infection. I really hope you get some good news soon As Min said try and stay positive and dont forget we are all here for you Bridget