DavidJ

davidj started the topic Daratumumab + Revlimid + Dexamethasone (DRd) vs Rd in the forum Treatment 10 years, 1 month ago

I was diagnosed with lgG kappa multiple myeloma in June 2008. I had CDT treatment starting in August, followed by an autograft stem cell transplant early 2009. Since then I have been on the MUK5 Trial for Cyclophosphamide, Velcade and Dexamethasone (CVD) (v +Carfilzomib) in April 2013. Following my recent relapse, in early March 2015, I have…[Read more]

davidj replied to the topic New boy on the block… in the forum Newcomers 10 years, 7 months ago

Hi Robert,

It may seem a strange coincidence, but I was also diagnosed with multiple myeloma at the age of 62 and two years into retirement – as you say, quite a bombshell to receive the news. At the time of my diagnosis, my paraprotein was 74g/L and I was very weak physically, and there seemed to be quite a lot of hesitation as to whether I c…[Read more]

davidj replied to the topic My journey in the forum Newcomers 10 years, 7 months ago

It is now more than six years ago that I started my myeloma journey and I thought that a few words of encouragement might help those of you who are just starting out on your own journey. Although at times it must be said that the treatment has been quite tough, I have had a very full and enjoyable life throughout this period and never felt any…[Read more]

davidj started the topic My journey in the forum Newcomers 10 years, 9 months ago

I have just re-joined the Forum after first posting once about two years ago.

I was diagnosed with lgG kappa multiple myeloma ISS stage 3 at the age of 62 in June 2008. At diagnosis I had a paraprotein level of 74g/L. After deciding whether I was fit enough to endure the treatment, I was started on Cyclophosphamide-Dexamethasone-Thalidamide…[Read more]

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