Hi Deb,
I'm sorry you've had to join us but you will get lots of help and advice from the lovely people on here 🙂
It's very daunting when you receive the diagnosis of myeloma, I remember feeling exactly how you describe. I got diagnosed at 39 nearly 5 yrs ago, smouldered for a year then it became active so had Velcade/Dex for 8 cycles followed by my Stem Cell Transplant, followed by 18 months of Revlimid and have been in remission for 2yrs 3 months drug free 😀 There is hope!!
I hope your appointment goes well and you manage to enjoy your birthday.
Take care, love n hugs Lorraine xxx