hi Heather

it is a bit mind blowing when you join this club,lots of information to take in,it,s a learning curve,try not to worry ,you will in time learn all the jargon,and will become an expert on your husbands condition.

my advise is get in touch with Ellen she can put you in touch with someone who you can talk on the phone so you do not…[Read more]

Hi. Chris

Just read you. Post with great interest,my husband is not in your position concerning SCT second time round so unable to comment,just storing info for future ,as we all know MM will find you.

I can say I think Velcade is a not as harsh as CTD,but y ou do spend more time at the hospital ,I would like to see Velcade given as a…[Read more]

Hi Sue
I just cannot believe this is happening to you.i do not think it is different we're every you live.

You should have a package sought end by now it can be different depending on your needs.were is you local surgery,in this get in touch with the district nurse,she should be able to sit down with both of you,and decide what you…[Read more]

Hi Sue

I would agree with |Tin,I know you feel how an earth are you going to cope,but you will find that inner strength.

I have 2 friends who have both lost there husbands last year,one to Myeloma and one to lung Cancer,both stayed at home and both had different deaths.
Both the wives coped and have no regrets,I wish I could say I was there…[Read more]

Hi Trish

Yes it is wonderful that first holiday,after SCT,as you say you just could not believe this would be possible after Myeloma,so just go out there and grab a slice of life.

we are just back from NZ,blood test Zometa then consultant,and with a little bit of luck off to France in our motor home,then home for 1 st march as my daughter…[Read more]

Hello Dai

It is nice to hear you are doing well,with this new treatment,I just want to wish you well and to let you know although Slim has moved to remission,you are never very far away from our thoughts,I know the last few months have been hard for you, I wish you a good 2013with not many hiccups. Love Eve and Slim

Hi Tom,

With baited breath and anticipation,now I know why you drink vodka,you cannot smell it,( only joking ),it is the reflection time that hurts,that,s why it is so nice that Tina can reflect and enjoy the memory.

This is what is good about this site,people understand what you are going through plus the feelings which do come to the…[Read more]

Hi Tina and Tom,
Happy New year to you both,this New Year seemed very strange to me,as We were going backwards in time on our journey home from NZ,and a;ways at new year your mind goes back to the last year,and you cannot help but ponder and reflect about the good and bad of the year,and wonder what the future year will hold.

the year 2011…[Read more]

Hi Gill

I am in NZ,one daughter in Turk and Caicos island,Ruth lost Matty is this Christmas is hard for all are family but we might not be allot get her,but Matty is never far away,so no matter were you spend Christmas,there will always be that feeling of absence .

Gill you have your grandchildren to keep you going,so promise yourself,you…[Read more]

Hi jean

Symptoms are palpertations,but have to be very low,drugs are awful to take,so stuff him with bananas plus apricots,make sure he eats at least two a day,that a potassium aby way.if he starts to feel unwell it's a bit like starting a heart attack,it is important that it is corrected,why not go and collect physcription.

Have a good…[Read more]

Hi Keith

Alarm bells start ringing at under 20,Slims went to 17, need platelets below 20' your blood is low to,so I see a transfusion coming,give you some strength for Christmas ,it,s worth it Keith,try to have a good Christmas .love eve

Wishing you all a happy Christmas ,and for those who are going through a bad time,I hope things improve,my thoughts are also with the people who have lost loved ones,and people who are near the end of there journey .

New Year. Will for me a journey going back home,leaving NZ at 23.59pm so we will pass many countries welcoming in the new year…[Read more]

Hi Sue

Well I think this is worst it can get the only way is up now,surgery done,see how his mobility goes,do not be afraid to use a wheel chair until he feels a lot better, then start on the chemo again,he is not the first and will not be the last.

As for him feeling low,it is understandable,try to do something every day,even if its just…[Read more]

Hi Sue

It must be very hard for you at the moment ,people do not know what to say,must find it very hard to send a card,wishing you a happy Christmas,but as Gill said we do understand what you are going through. At least you have your daughters around,I would suggest if you have a good friend reach out to her,no one wants to upset you,but if…[Read more]

Hi Andy

Just a quick one,potassium,if you eat at least 2 banana,s a day or anything that has lots of potassium in,it will save you taking those horrible tablets,Slim said they played havoc with his stomach,when in ITU he had in through line,hope this helps.
Good luck with everything.Love Eve

Hi Everybody

Yes still here,have been busy packing and going out to lunch ,will be leaving 2 friends behind who lost there husbands to cancer this year.:-(

Nearly finished now,staying at daughter,s in Sevenoaks,and getting a taxi to Heathrow,£70:-0 ,that,s mates rates feel it,s better for Slim.wheelchair assistance on stand by.
Taking the…[Read more]

Hi Tina

Yes it does get you down,I felt things would never improve always worrying about Slim,and I am just the carer,you have been through so much,it is expected,but there is only one way to go,and thats Tom,s way.
The expectation that things will improve on a day to day bases does not happen,often felt Slim was taking one step forward and…[Read more]

Hi Tom,

Well Tom,you should ask yourself how does it compare with child birth,you do forget about the bad things and look at all the good things that come out of it .LOL Love Eve

Hi Sarah

I can only give you the view of the carer ,I am 63 and Slim my husband is in remission after 2 years and a SCT.

From they start of having to make a decision to have a SCT,I looked at everything,then told my husband the facts,and told him he must decide for himself,if any thing had gone wrong,I would never forgive myself for pushing…[Read more]