[davidw]

Hello nairb,
Thank you so much for your message and words of encouragement. I hope your stem cell transplant goes ahead as planned this time! Let me know what happens.

Good luck with it all.
David

[davidw]

Thank you Peter – that’s a really kind and thoughtful message. Yes, it is really tough at the moment and I’m trying very hard to be positive and find hope.

I hope you’re feeling ok and that the next step in your treatment goes well.

Thank you,
David

[davidw]

Thank you. I’ll be in touch with the helpline soon, no doubt. I’m also getting some good one to one support from a couple of people I have met here and on another group.
David

[davidw]

Hello Tim,

Thanks for checking in on me. I’ve had my third treatment now. Had that yesterday. Things are ok – no major side-effects as yet. The main battle for me is the mental one, at the moment. I’m finding I feel very anxious and sad most days, which is hard going!

How’re you doing?

David

[davidw]

Thank you. I will try and bear all that in mind. Thank you again.

[davidw]

Hello Tim,

Thank you for that message. That’s hugely encouraging and congrats on applying for your state pension!

David

[davidw]

Thank you Tony – good tip!

[davidw]

Hello Tony and kh0305,
Thank you both for your advice and kind and positive thoughts.

Taking it one day at a time seems to be the best advice out there really. It is all I can do right now, for sure.

And that’s good advice about taking a notebook too and making notes. I’ve already misunderstood a few things the consultants have said to me which them my partner picked me up on after.

Hope you’re all well and thanks again,
David

[davidw]

Thanks Rich – those are very encouraging words. I’m really glad that life is in many ways back to normal for you and I look forward to that for me too.

David

[davidw]

Hello Kevin,
Thanks for that story – sounds like you’re doing very well. Growing old disgracefully sounds ideal.

David

[davidw]

Hello and thank you so much to those of you who have replied. It is very helpful to hear your stories and your tips.

Rosary, thank you for the optimism and the warning about dexamethasone – a few people have mentioned this, so I will see how I get on.

Likewise, Mulberry, thank you for the optimism and the reminder to focus on the treatableness of it.

And Rael, firstly sorry to hear of your diagnosis too – you’re right, my partner, Emma, is on this road with me and we need to focus on the happy days ahead.

Thank you so much everyone. I’d love to hear more stories if anyone else feels able.

Thank you,
David

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