Dia Thanks for your lovely reply they are giving me a low dose as UCH now believe lower doses can be just as effective they will introduce a lower dose of cyclphomide later 250 mgs
Love Jo x

Hello everyone

thank you for all your encourageing words they really cheered me up
the BM was horrible as they had to have three digs as my bones are difficult to aspirate so I have a bit of a sore bum at the moment:-(
Love JO X;-)

Hi Gill it sounds like you are well organised so try not to worry too much( easier said than done I know!) Have a wonderful time it will recharge your batteries Whats a bit of frostbite anyway haha! Safe journey love Bridget x

😀 Hello Dr Dai
I will follow your prescription to the letter for Xmas/new years 2011!,we have booked a cottage in highland Perthshire for new years and seemed to have dropped lucky as my consultant says she is happy for me to come off meds on December 12th.So we have the opportunity for a little shin dig over festive season.Glad to here…[Read more]

Hi Roz you must be so frustrated at the lack of response when you asked for help , it doesnt seem right . I am sure Macmillan would be able to offer counselling , they have lots of experience that could help you as the partner of a cancer patient . I hope you can get some help very soon love Bridget x

Hi Sarah you are so right we should all create our own legacy and memories while we can You and Gordon together raised a family and built your farm so his legacy is yours as well, you must be very proud. Lots of love Bridget x

Hi Jo its lousy when it rears its ugly head again but you are in good hands at UCH so you have a good chance of beating the beast! Stay cheerful we are all with you lots of love Bridget x

Think you got mixed up with 0 and U Gill so heres UNDERNEATH leaves ATH Bridget x

INSTANTANEOUS (think thats how it's spelled)
OUS for next

Jean xx

Hi Sarah
Good to hear from you,no sign of the Ram!!!!!!
what you say is so true,Gordon loved his land and was privileged to die on it,and you have the comfort of your family around you.I consider grand kids your greatest asset,the future generation for the land you love so well,so his memory will always be there,you just have to decide were your…[Read more]

Roz sorry that you are having such a terrible time. When I went for counselling I didn't go near my doctor. Our hospital Belfast City Hospital had a MacMillian centre and a counselling centre. I went in there filled in a form and saw a counsellor within a week or so. When I felt a couple of years layer that I needed it again I phoned and went the…[Read more]

Oh Jo, you were doing so well. I'm so sorry that This horrible thing has reared it's ugly head again. I pray that you next treatment works. Good vibes going to you.

Live Jea xx

Hi Jo
I was thinking about you today,so sorry Jo you have been doing so well,Velcade has worked well for Slim,and they have caught you early,Let hope the BMB shows low results,I can only say its knocked Slims from 80% to 10% in bone marrow,that,s after 4 cycles twice a week,with no heavy side effects.
Ask away Jo,if we can help you we…[Read more]

Hello Dave and welcome
you have really been though the mill but you sound a very determined character so I think you will cope very well with SCT we are very aprehensive about all trearments will they work can I cope I think you need to have faith in your medical team they are only trying their best for you
So good luck and keep in touch

Love Jo

Hi Dave you have had a rough time till now but I hope things will get a bit easier now you are on treatment Like you I had surgical reconstruction of my spine after myeloma destroyed 3 and a half vertebrae, luckily I did suffer any paralysis ,much to the doctors amazement! I am so grateful they could do the surgery otherwise I dread to think what…[Read more]

Hi Eve
Great news for you and Slim so good to hear some positives8-)
cheers Paul

Hey Eve
Dont let the B U G G E R S Grind you down you both have gone through to Much to even worry about those that give you the shall we say " The Silent Treatment" its a sad indication to how our Dr's and Nurses (not all i hasten to add, if you are reading this Dr Jalihal or Nurses Helen (x2) Annie and Shaz and not forgetting my Little Tea Girl…[Read more]