jorge replied to the topic Disability Living Allowance in the forum General 11 years, 11 months ago
I seem to be in much the same situation. Diagnosed with MM a couple of years ago, followed by a bone Marrow transplant 18 months ago (Sept 2011).
Had a private pension plan back in the early 80s and didn't qualify /couldn't pay in after a couple of years (yes, house was repossessed in late 80s as well).
Pension pot now worth just over 30k…[Read more]
jorge replied to the topic Correct or incorrect? in the forum Treatment 12 years, 11 months ago
Retired English teacher – English as a foreign /second language.
I put most troubles down to "old age" – it makes life much easier!
Are there mods or someone who will correct it?
jorge started the topic Correct or incorrect?. in the forum Treatment 12 years, 11 months ago
The quote is taken from the article on Initial Treatment of this website.
[quote]1 Less intensive treatment for older and/or less fit patients ? comprised of standard doses of treatment
2 More intensive treatment for younger and/[b]or less fit patients[/b] ? comprised of higher doses of treatment usually followed by a stem cell…[Read more]
jorge started the topic Hi all, Old man here!. in the forum Newcomers 12 years, 11 months ago
Just found this website and forum. I am 66, male, single and now retired. Probably unlike most of you, I do not have the advantage of a carer.
Diagnosed with MM Sept 2010 and hospitalised for 2 weeks. I was treated completely while I was living in Argentina.
Started on Velcade, Thalidomide and Dex (I think that's how they're spelt in…[Read more]
