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  • tom replied to the topic yet another relapse in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Terry

    Yep I remember you 😀

    Now work?? Now I enjoy my workplace and work Mates so I made the decision to carry on working (for me no one else) and so far its done me good, had a few dips when I felt should I but soon came back to yes I love it 🙂 .

    I am blessed by working for a company that has looked after me and has sorted a job…[Read more]

  • mhnevill replied to the topic Starting again in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi

    Welcome from me. Like everyone else I'd encourage you to continue with CDT. I had a sickness episode and was in hospital for a week and I had shingles, but six months on from the end of six cycles, and still in remission, I am glad I had it.

    All best wishes.

    Mavis

  • eve replied to the topic yet another relapse in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Terry

    We all know about MM,it is how you see it,and how it effects your life.!!!

    Take mM out of the equation ,and do what ever Floats your Boat,my husband believes look after number one first,might seem selfish,but it works for him. As a wife and mother,I have different priorities ,??? Or is it just the fact that women are natural…[Read more]

  • BADGER replied to the topic My Velcade Journey in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago

    hi David
    I am about to start cycle 5 of Velcade I have it once a week with cyclo and dex day one and two so not so bad I also have pamidronate once a month
    my PP are now down to 4 so all good except the blip with a dose of pnuemonia been ok in the main
    Keep well
    Love Jo x

  • good news Andy and steph

    lets hope this is the start for you so you achieve an SCT GOOD LUCK
    fOM jO X

  • BADGER replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Tom

    I didnt give it to you honest!! I had a temp of 39 when Geoff phoned the
    Hospital doesnt it make you feel rotten I hope you will be better soon penicillin soon put me right they said in the hospital they have had so many chest infections that turned into pnuemonia so you be CAREFUL DONT WANT YOU TO GET GET ANY WORSE:-(
    lots of love…[Read more]

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hello Vicki and Colin

    thanks for your kind thoughts I am on the mend now
    Love Jo x

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hello Jane

    thank you for your kind thoughts
    Love Jo x

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Scott

    thanks for you kind thoughts I am ok now but the kidneys didnt like the Anti B;s I think they are settling down now sorry about the bendamustamine
    Have thought about CDT AGAIN it worked first time for you it could work again better than knocking your kidneys out with an SCT
    hOPE THINGS GO WELL FOR YOU I start Velcade again this…[Read more]

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    hi Tom

    you are not kidding thanks for worring about me a big (((HUG FOR YOU))
    from one of your flock Baa
    Love Jo x

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Eve
    Could you try and get him refered to The new McMillan cancer centre at Uch
    its state of the art I have recommnded Dia trys as his hospital seem to be mucking him about I suppose you would have to go through McMILLAN BUT ITS WORTH A TRY
    lOVE jO X

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hell Dia

    thanks for your kind thoughts i have been worried about you and your treatment I do hope they came up with something for you or else you will have to try another hospital can you get down to London I go to the UCH once every three months they run a state of the art cancer unit funded by McMillan I wonder if you spoke to them you could…[Read more]

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Helen
    I am back up and well not running but getting there once they used penicillin which fortunately I can take it soon cleared up I am starting Velcade again this week as the bloods are ok lets hope this was just a blip as you know I havent shut my self away I cannot bear it so there is always a bit of a risk but i have to live my life the…[Read more]

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Pat
    yes its does frighten you especially when its difficult to breath lets hope this next round of treatment puts you right so you can get off to Canada and hug that grandaughter Geoff took me to Dorset for the weekend it was a bit wet but a nice break
    Take care Love Jo x

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks Maureen for your kind wishes
    Love Jo x

  • BADGER replied to the topic 2 weeks in hospital in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Eve AVOIDED THE SWORD THIS TIME!
    Glad Slim is doing ok Tom and Jean posted on face book and my daughter answered them as my husbands does not do forums i dont know about slim but Geoff is not keen any way starting velcade again on wed:-P
    Take care
    love Jo x

  • eve replied to the topic After Stem Cell in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Charlie and Mary

    SCT already seems like you were new on here not long,you had a few blips and now going forward for SCT.:-)

    Well you have has good advice from above,it is hard work once there home,are you having it done in Southampton or Kings,try to get the SCT out of the way first,. My advice is do not bother to buy new clothes…[Read more]

  • Andy
    Am sure you are going to get used to this "Good News" not be long before you know its gonna be good in yourself.

    Every Day is Certainly "A Gift"

    Stay well Andy and you and Steph have a Great time in Greece.

    Tom Onwards and Upwards x

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic After Stem Cell in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Mary

    What Tom says is right. The cleaner the better. Frank came home after SCT 2 weeks ago. He did try to climb stairs as soon as he got in but didn't make it. Couple of hours later he did. Now it is his daily exercise – climbing the stairs. I would add to vet all visitors. Mind you I only allow the family and no one else. They know that if…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago

    Andy I Hot Nite last Nite (aint my young bride the lucky one lol) no but had a bit of a temp last nite pillow and covers wet :-/ so decided to stay at home today and think about work for Tuesday.

    So had a good lay in till 9.30 up and showered breakfast then dog for his walk, so far so good 😉 phoned work and told them I cant tell them if I…[Read more]

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