Hi Georgina I met Prof Tobias last year and was due to have radiotherapy then , but as I was taking part in the Myeloma X Trial and radiotherapy would have inhibited sem cell collection, it was postponed. Jane the specialist nurse is brilliant and I could have seen the Prof the day before xmas eve, I chose to wait as I had just come out of…[Read more]

Hi Sarah good luck with your sct and I hope you get a very long remission too .I am also under UCH London and they are brilliant especially Dr Yong who is a very formidable woman but boy does she get things done !!love Bridget x

Thankyou so much Vicky and Georgina , it really helps a lot to have the support of my on-line friends. I have an appointment to meet Prof Tobias on the 12th Jan to discuss radiotherapy , at UCH, hopefully it wont be too long after that as it is very painful, Georgina please give your mum my best wishesand Vicky I hope you are taking it easy and…[Read more]

Dear Roz I am so glad you you and your daughter and grandaughter have each other , it will help each of you get tjrogh the next few days love Bridget x

Dear Mari what winderful news I am so pleased for you both Heres to a very good new year love Bridget x

Hi Nettie thankyou I have really enjoyed this christmas , my eldest grandsons face on christmas morning is so awestruck it makes it all worthwhile!! How is Chloe doing, did you get to see them during the holiday?( If I have got her name wrong please forgive me) We still have quite a bit of snow and its very cold ,are you snowed under? It must…[Read more]

Thankyou Eva I am not really worrying about it at the minute , I tend to take things as they come after an initial panic As you say there are new combinations coming up all the time .I hope you had a good christmas , my children and grandchildren have just gone home and the quiet is lovely love Bridget x

Hi Kay I hadnt seen your post until today so welcome to the crazy gang You wont find a more supportive group which is vital when living with mm . I am also in the under 50s despite being an ancient of 55 so see you there best wishes Bridget

Dear Roz I am so sorry to hear Michael has passed away He fought this lousy illness bravely with your help As someone has alrewady said your love for Michael will be with you forever ,treasure the memories you shared . I wish there was something I could do or say that would help more than words but we are all here for you love Bridget x

Well done Dai I am seriously impressed you have finished your novel in record time .I will have to keep an eye on the bestsellers list Many happy returns on reaching 57 and good luck with trying the heinzes!! Have a great xmas love Bridget x

Hi Amelie well done to you for giving a speech , very brave!!Why dont you ring the nurses on the info line , they are best placed to give you up to date info and may be able to help in other areas love Bridget x

Hi Keith its good to hear from you , your positive nature shines through . I hope the bmb shows its not mm rearing its ugly head again , fingers crossed for you As for changing to zometa my doc recently changed me to that one , research has shown it has an effect on the myeloma cells as well as its bone strenghthening properties Hope you have a…[Read more]

Hi Shirley its good to hear things are going well for you both Heres to a healthy happy new year for you Ooops forgot to say wealthy !! Keep it up and you will be home in no time love Bridget x

Blimey Gill just when you think banks cant get any lower they do!!! In the circumstances your rant was a mild one !!Now I am set for a rant all day as its made me so angry !! love Bridget x

Dear Roz I hope you are bearing up Sending some love for you and Michael Bridget xx

Dear Gaye thankyou for your lovely words but also thankyou for being exactly the kind caring friend you describe. Hope your christmas is a wonderful one love Bridget x

Thanks Min that was very different and made me chuckle love Bridget x

Dear Donna I am so sorry you have lost your dad to this awful illness There is so little anyone can say except he must have been so proud of his daughters and couldnt have been more loved Treasure the memories , he will always be with you love Bridget x

Hi Gill poor Stephen his symptoms sound horrible and I agree with everyone that a call to the doctor would be useful Why oh why are men so stoic, no-one should have to put up with side-effects like that , if nothing else they will weaken him Hope you get some answers soon and Stephen gets some relief love Bridget x