Hi Sal

Welcome,I think at the beginning it is a big learning curve,your husband will just want to get on with the treatment and I think you would be a help to him if you learn,t all you could about Myeloma plus side effects of the drugs,although it’s your husband who has Myeloma it will effect the whole family,and you will have to be the strong…[Read more]

Hi Everyone

Nice to see everyone getting in the Christmas spirit,we have already started eating the Christmas goodies,so might have to buy some more

I am still looking for some of the Christmas decorations???,I think Slim has hidden them away!!

He has a weekly visit for bloods,plus if he needs platelets or bloods another visit,a visit for BMB…[Read more]

Hi Tom

I can tell you lots of hospitals do not do Pet scans ,Babs told me the reason why is the amount of rays it has to use,this explains why Slims consultant is against Pet scans,he says it will not tell you what is going on in the Bone Marrow,but when you have no firm readings for PP or light chains,it’s a long time to wait between BMB,Slims…[Read more]

Hi Dick

It's not just sad,it's wrong!!

The fact is the treatments involved are excellent plus the best for most Myeloma patients. New patients in the right post code have the avaliblity of trials,but the patients that are not responding have little choice the consultant has no choice.

My husband had on trials MX1 was randomised for…[Read more]

Hi Helen

Good to here you are being pro active as young Tom would say, I would gladly have a bet with you,they will still make you wait,they know best attitude !!!!!

The Velcade takes so long because it ends up going to five different departments and if there not on the ball,or forget to send it to next department,!!! And as you say they…[Read more]

Hi Margret

Welcome,
Bonefos question I cannot help,but I was surprised you have been a drug so long,you do not give a great deal of detail,have you been Diagnosed with Myeloma or are you looking for an illness for symptoms????

With the drug you are taking plus quantity and length of time,it must have some effect,why have you been on them…[Read more]

Hi Maureen

Good to hear from you,it will do you both good to get away from hospital,I use to sneak Slim out a lot,as he hated the hospital and they had no day room,We use to spend a lot of time in the chapel .

I married Slim after 30 odd years together,are anniversary is 24 May married in ITU,we tried for 14 February but Slim was in…[Read more]

Hi Tom

I am very thick skinned,and I do not just mean I am fat.but I have a very soft centre. Luckly Slim loves me,he would be the first to tell you he loves never having to worry about anything. (Control freak ) never,just cannot abide a job not done properly.

Helen if you are taking up knitting can I put an order in for a cabled…[Read more]

Hi Helen

To be fair about the unit,they have improved,opened another section,have taken on more staff,volunteers who help in hospitals fetch and carry drugs,before poor nurses were doing it,and would not let carers do it. So they did listen after written complaint, I do think they might be dreading us returning. LOL.

May I suggest you take a…[Read more]

Hi Mandy

Nice to hear from you also good that you are being positive.

I originate from Liverpool,I remember the Royal is it the same old hospital,???? It was a good hospital 40 years ago, I had a baby in the Royal,we had a saying . Book your bed and then get pregnant..?

Make the most of your freedom why the still allow you out of the…[Read more]

Tom and Dai

First Tom,it shows in the eyes.

Dai in the south the woods are covered,next week you will be lucky to see them,the blossom on the trees is going due to wind and rain,we watched a niebour with here young daughter picking up handfuls of blossom like confetti ,throwing it up in the air,gone until next year.

Such a lovely time…[Read more]

Hi Tom

We started travelling many many years ago,I alWays said I would never take photo,s if truth be told I would bore my kids ridged with them.

To me the whole point of an adventure,is for Slim and I to share,it belongs to us,wonderful times,lots of travel,my kids and grandchildren have to find there own adventure,my photo,s are in my…[Read more]

Hi Jo and Jean

Hope you are both keeping well.
I bet the house is spotless Jean takes time to get them back on there feet.:-)

We are waiting on results,phoned but they said they were not in!!!!Consultant Friday!!!

We have just bought a new Motorhome!!!! Other one was to big for me to manage chores ,but the new one is more manageable…[Read more]

Hi Helen

I am the carer,and cannot blame the dex8-)
Hospital waiting times,grrrrrr organise yourself s if I started,I would need more than this topic. I found it horrendous ,far easier to do a 60mile round trip,specially when Slim was not feeling to good,I have been known to take Slim home after Velcade and go back on my own for tablets…[Read more]

Hi Tony and David

Spring might be late this year,but its worth waiting for after such a long time not being able to enjoy it.

Slim was in hospital for 22 days first time, I use to drive with windows open along the A2 on the way to hospital at 8am back at 9pm,so spring passed me by.the next time Slim was in Kings having SCT,good hospital,but…[Read more]