I am very grateful  to all who took the time to reply. My thanks to Graeme, Mark, Wallace Richard & Annlyn and I think I have forgotten one more name?

While your experiences have been varied it has been very helpful and encouraging.

Its the first time I’ve used a forum and won’t be the last.

I’ll be speaking to the medical team on Tuesday…[Read more]

Many thanks for your positive response. I am 66 yrs old, so we sound a similar age? I am still working but next March is my retirement, if not earlier in the circumstances. I have a good support network in my wife family and friends.

Appreciating we are all different in how we will respond, it is nevertheless helpful to hear of your…[Read more]

Is there anyone out there who has undergone a stem cell transparent? If so I would be grateful if you would share your experience.

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in Jan and have had 20 treatment of velacade & thalidomide. A further 4 treatments are planned. I understand that you have to be very strong to undergo a SCT so any comments…[Read more]