Hi Terry

You are in the shock stage,Slim only got 6 months between 100 day BMB and the next one,your life turns up side down,we thought he might get 2 years,so yes it,s a bit of a bummer,Helen says it bites you in the bum,when you do not expect it,I call it a shark attack.

Slim worries about me,why???.you cannot change the future ,I want…[Read more]

Hi Terry

We all know about MM,it is how you see it,and how it effects your life.!!!

Take mM out of the equation ,and do what ever Floats your Boat,my husband believes look after number one first,might seem selfish,but it works for him. As a wife and mother,I have different priorities ,??? Or is it just the fact that women are natural…[Read more]

Hi Charlie and Mary

SCT already seems like you were new on here not long,you had a few blips and now going forward for SCT.:-)

Well you have has good advice from above,it is hard work once there home,are you having it done in Southampton or Kings,try to get the SCT out of the way first,. My advice is do not bother to buy new clothes…[Read more]

Hi Sue and Helen

Thank you for information Sue,my daughter tells me the lesions on the shoulder blades will be very hard to define new lesions as it does not show up very well, he is having difficult taking clothiers off because of pain,the lesions on the skull are easier to spot,he has told us no more lesions on skull,this is when I approached…[Read more]

Hi Dai

Just a quick one have you seen the home page on drugs available !!!!!!!!

Hi Tom

Coach trip seems a good idea,as you say no driving,I drive now for long journeys.

We like the freedom a Motorhome gives you,but must admit will want to know we're the hospital is. I am determined this Myeloma is not going to take everything away from us. We will still take trips to France but only within a 24hr distance..
This is…[Read more]

Hi Andy and you to Vicky

Vicky we are all a bit paranoid ,that's why everyone says its like a roller coarser lots of highs and lows,you are both expecting to much,if you look at SCT as major surgery,then you would not expect to be fit. Andy Tom everyone else will say listen to your body.

Andy I am so pleased for you,it is an awful…[Read more]

Hi ladies

With Slim being deemed to be out of remission and will have to have BMB every time they need to know how is myeloma is doing,plus more blood .it has made us rethink are plans.

We thought France safe to go only to find your European Health card will only cover 79. Percent of emergence treatment, so getting caught out could be…[Read more]

Hi Jane

There is no point SE is all the same medical team,I know this team well after 2. 1/2. Years I might have my moments with the consultant,but most are the same,when they get that high up, I did think may be general treatment at another hospital might be quicker but I think overall the unit has improved I will let you know if I am…[Read more]

Hi Tom

Your local club must have had there takings hit. Lol you know I sympathise with you,not having to go to work,you poor thing!!!its a hard life. I hope it clears up and you are soon back on your feet,missed you on Facebook. Love Eve

Slim sends you his best wishers.

Hi jean

Ask for the reports on Skelton ex ray and MRI scan you are entitled to both ,if you find them difficult to understand ask them to explain them if you have no response take them to your doctor or find some one who can break down the medical jargon,

Has he had any ex rays done from time he started myeloma to now ???
They do not…[Read more]

Hi Jean

I did try again to day,but I was met with same explanation which is PET SCAN WILL NOT TELL YOU WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE BONES. I said I know that but it will show if it in the soft tissue,fell on deaf ears.we know its 10 percent in bones,no extra damage shows on MRI or exrays.. He has another BMB on the 7 of May blood taken for…[Read more]

Hi jean

Looks if your post,slipped down,and you had no reply.

I am sorry Mike has to start treatment after 5years. I take it he has come out of remission !?!!

Velcade did work for Slim,and managed to get to SCT,but he only got 6months before it came back. Asa drug Slim did not have many side effects,in some places they do it subcutaneous…[Read more]

Hi Dai

Just a quick note,I think Janet would benefit from this site,cannot get Slim on it,says its my thing, but as time goes on he wants to know more and has started to watch the info videos on here.

I have been trying to get the Myeloma team to consider a PET scan for Slim,but falls on deaf ears,say they do not do PET scans for…[Read more]

Hi Tanya

I remember your posting,All parts of the past,and future,with lots of painful memory's and your dad more or less choosing to ignor his ill ness for the sake of alcohol .

This will be a sad time for you as so many issues not resolved,but you can only do so much,you cannot change your dads future,be kind to yourself,for give…[Read more]

Hi Jo

Nice to know you still with us,you have been in my thoughts,Keith Marie and you all went quiet,we know Keith's in hospital and at last you have posted.

You are going to have to teach your husband to post,tell him we were getting worried!!

It,s a long haul getting yourself. Fit after Pnuemonia , it is just a blip,make sure you get…[Read more]

Hi Rob

My husband is 69 years young this year has had Myeloma for 2 1/2 years CDT did nothing Velcade got him in a position for SCT he has had only 6. Months remission,but he is ready for the next treatment which we think will be Revidimide .he is in a good frame of mind which helps.

My husband has looked very ill at times weighing 60 k…[Read more]

Hi Rob

I was going to say a warm welcome to the site,but running out of options,is not welcome

You do need some of the more experienced people to tell you if there are any more option s or Ring the myeloma nurse she might be able to help.

You do not say what age your mum is and I do think it might have some bearing on her position and…[Read more]