Val brilliant news. Don't have to tell you to have a great Christmas but I will anyway. Have a great Christmas and and long may your good news continue. 😀

Hi Stevo
CDT is cyclophospomide Dexamethasone and Thalidomide my creatinine
was 500 on collapse i was at about 350 when it was considered but there would have been grave danger of the aggressive chemo fully destoying my kidneys i didnt want to risk it but i am a lot older than you your body
may take it you may need a long discussion with your…[Read more]

Christmas blessings to you mavis

I hope all keeps well for you for a long time to come

Love Jo x

great news David
A drug free christmas and it looks like quite a bit beyond this what we want good news
seasons greetings yo you and yours
Love Jo x

Hi Tina

So glad to hear you feel you have turned the corner after such a rough ride. I do hope, and indeed expect, that you will improve steadily. It is just rough it takes so long to get the appitite back.

Keep pressing ahead! May 2013 be a really good year.

Lots of love.

Mavis xx

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 there.
I thought I'd add my experience and say thanks to you all for your replies as they've helped me too!
I've been on zometa since November 2010 (with a break for transplant) and other than the 1st time hadn't experienced the cold/flu/ muscle aches.
However the last two times I've had it, I've been really achey and have had chronic muscle…[Read more]

Dear Anne & Pete

Thanks for that….I'd sort of not clicked that I'd be seeing our faces on the front cover! A bit of a shock to say the least! Anyway, I hope it helps someone out there a little bit…

Hope you are well

Debs x

Hello Tina,

I am so glad to hear you are feeling better, best wishes for a great Christmas.

Megan

[u]Day Four (Day Zero)[/u] The day Phil's stem cells were returned.

Phil is still feeling fine but a little bit queasy and quite tired. The tiredness is probably a side effect from all the drugs but it is not helped by the man in the corner of his room who talks loudly to himself day and night!

3:45pm Pre meds were given to Phil through his…[Read more]

hi Steve

I was diagnosed jan 2009 MM renal failure and pnuemonia i had CDT which gave me 3yrs 6months remission I chose not to have an SCT as would have put in dialysis kidneys still hanging on I have just started sub Q velcade on second cycly with reduced doses of some of the drugs to protect the kidneys so chin up i am sure you will be ok i…[Read more]

Hi Tina so glad that you have turned "the corner" 😀 I am sure each day you will feel a little better. Hope you will be able to enjoy Christmas lunch. Have a good Christmas and a fantastic new year

Love Jean x

Hi Tina and a well done you 😀 its great when you feel that tad better each day, Think I was still on Sick Tabs still after mine you are doing good.

Keep well and keep warm

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

Dear Vivki and Colin

So sorry to hear that Colins dada has passed away. My sincere condolences. Best wishes to u both

Love Jean x

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 Helen

Thanks. Still don't believe it!! But consultant said that if got good harvest they would freeze but she said that because of his age (he looks young)!!!) 😉 but she didn't think that there would be another. Anyway hope this one goes well with as little infections and he has a long remission

Cough behaving itself??
Love Jean

Hi Sarah Jane

Great news, all sounds good. I hope you continue through your treatment as best as can be expected. Wishing you all the very best, Ange xx

Thank you all for your good wishes. I keep asking Frank if he's sure they said 7.2, he said 7.2 or 7.5 can't remember!!! So just to makes sure I'm phoning them tomorrow 😉

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and healthy happy new year
Love Jean xx

Helen you my dear are in the (ish) group and that (ish) means those well and I mean WE'LL under 40 ;-)) xxx