Vicki replied to the topic State of shock (good shock!!) in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean and frank,
Glad to hear frank is out of hospital and things look to be progressing well…:-) patience is the key here and things will get better slowly but surely. Glad to hear you are feeling chipper too jean.
Colin is very very tired at the moment….he seems to do things and then is wiped out with exhaustion for three days, not…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean and frank,
Just thinking of you both, how's it going…..is frank out now 🙂
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Velcade here I come in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
David,
Just wanted to say good luck with the second line of attack….keep your chin up 🙂
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Harvest done in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jacqui and jeff
That's great news, 3.2m is great, Colin only got 2.1m so only just over the bar! At least jeff has the cells in the bag! Whilst you are away jeff could always post on the forum to keep his nerves at bay 🙂 we could give that bit of support! You enjoy your holiday jacqui as you'll need all your strength for the rest!
Be…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Full Remission in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hey guys
So pleased to hear you got the white white going Peter! That's a result….toms our resident expert on the vodka hey? 🙂
Go for it …..Colin seems to have got his taste back for white, not red and has had 3 glasses tonight…..now dozing off, pretty as a picture 🙂
Keep well all x
Vicki replied to the topic Myeloma Mumma in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi there and welcome to this club….but not really wanting to be a member!
My partner Colin was diagnosed in October 2011, resulting in an sct in November 2012. Prior to the sct he was on induction treatment of revlimid, cyclophosmahide and dexamthazone. He had 7 cycles of that and then a couple of availed stem cell harvests, the getting just…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Stand Down & Wait Around in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Well done Dai, those neutrophils got a wriggle on then 🙂 result!!!!
Keep going 🙂
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic We have dates in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jacqui and Geoff
Just wondering how you guys got on at Bristol! I so hope it went ok for you guys? Xx
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean and frank,
Just thinking of you both and wondering how its going? Is frank home yet? And how are you doing jean x 🙂
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Two and a half years in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Eve and slim,
This is rubbish and there is no getting away from that! I hope that they can whack it into touch as soon as possible!!!! You are both strong and supportive of each other, and us on this damn site, so it's our turn to support you guys 🙂
Thinking of you and let's hope it's a blip!
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean and frank,
So glad that frank got out for a bit…..but that's an epic journey for him as he had been whacked with everything you can think of to get through this sct! It will come good but it takes a lot of time. Even now Colin has been rubbish since having that gastroenteritis, came out of hospital Wednesday night and he has been…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean and frank,
I so hope frank got home for a bit today! That will be a real boost to you all! I do believe how knackered you are jean….I am still not right! Colin has stopped the sickness etc but he is very very tired and lethargic…..it seems to be taking an age for him to get back to 'normal'.
These electrolytes that they are…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic We have dates in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jacqui and jeff
Thinking of you both, hope you are getting on ok with the gcsf injections and very best of luck with the harvest x
Vicki and colin
Vicki replied to the topic my mum has myeloma. first time post in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi ner
Just wanted to send you and your mum some words of encouragement. Your mums pps are very low….which is a great preparation ready for sct. There is no hiding the fact that it is a tough road, but so worth it and she will then go from strength to strength!
Take care and enjoy your Easter
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Someone else learning to live a different way in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Richard and family,
This diagnosis is a real blow isn't it (understatement ha ha). And harder with a young family, I have heard from friends of friends that Germany is a forerunner in the investigation and treatment of myeloma, so you may find it was a good move.
My partner Colin was diagnosed in October 2011 and had an sct in November…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi jean and frank,
Just tuning in to see how you guys are doing. How did the assessment on franks kidneys go? Any sign of coming home yet? Would be great if he could be home for Easter. Nice for you and the family 🙂 could you record the united match for frank…..he will have plenty of time to watch it when he is recuperating?
Hope you are…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic 6/4 Favourite… in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Dai nd Janet,
Nope not neurotic. Every time Colin says he feels off colour the first thing I do is reach for the thermometer! You just can't be too careful. I rather be safe than sorry. Like you say Dai….it's always out of hours when you feel I'll, that is something's remember very well with Colin 🙁
We had our own little foray into a…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Wow that Velcade must be good stuff! in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hey well done guys that's great news!
Onwards and upwards as that Tom would say 🙂
Vicki and Colin x
Vicki replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Ah jean and frank,
I remember you saying to me once that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's another b train coming!!!
You guys are really going through the mill aren't you. I know the dealing of being so near and yet so far and that you want to get him home :-). Also the struggle with the weather over in your neck of the…[Read more]
Vicki replied to the topic Stand Down & Wait Around in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Never mind Dai, the neutrophils are just being a bit sluggish! Hopefully they will gird their logins and get a wriggle on! 🙂
Vicki and colin