tom replied to the topic Keith's funeral arrangements in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for info Andy.
Hope it goes well
Tom x
tom replied to the topic Radiotherapy Burns in the forum Side-effects 11 years, 6 months ago
Your welcome and I hope it soon heals.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic Press pause then wait and see… in the forum Treatment 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Vicki and Colin
Am pleased the Vino is going down ok, and yes the Young Bride and I had a great time, our youngest grandchild Sophie was one year old.
And don't forget we all help each other am pleased to say.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic Mum in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Hawkeye
Belated Birthday greetings to your Mum 😀 same day as our Youngest Granddaughter now age One, so it's a great day all round.
Am pleased Mum is doing better.
Give her a cuddle from me
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Post – PAD did your bone pain return? in the forum Treatment 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Tom
Well you know am on nothing so I can't help, just wanted to say hope your SCT is not delayed
From one Tom to Another Onwards and Upwards
eve replied to the topic Is it back? in the forum Carers 11 years, 6 months ago
Hello The Wife
Welcome,sorry there is no name,my names Eve,and in a very similar position,except we know its back,how quickly it is going we do not know,Slim has another BMB today!!!.three months from his last one.
Please have no secrets between you,if he is in pain he is thinking the same!!!! Be open talk it is the only way to get the…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Radiotherapy Burns in the forum Side-effects 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Jane
I haven't had RT but my young bride (Elaine) had it after her op for breast cancer, Elaine burnt but the Nurse gave her two lots of cream to put it on it, but for the life of us we cant remember what it was called.
It might be worth a call to the place where you had your RT and ask them over the phone for advice, but 3 years is a…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Press pause then wait and see… in the forum Treatment 11 years, 6 months ago
Vickie and Colin
Am well chuffed to read that Colin has turned that corner 😀 I remember that turn for me real well, its a great feeling at the time and still is, still not as fit as I used to be but at the moment its good Enough for me.
Get out and enjoy the Sun crack open that Wine (later though lol)
Love Tom Onwards and upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Keith Hindmarch in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 6 months ago
I second that Jean As Jean says Andy you have put into writing for us all and done it eloquently (I have spell check)
I also am pleased that you will be representing us from here.
You will do us and Keith Proud.
RIP Keith
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Mum in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Hawkeye
Sorry to hear about your Mum am sure they will sort the nose bleeds out soon.
How old and where is your Mum having her treatment.
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
eve replied to the topic Keith Hindmarch in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Sue
We all new Keith,but not you,I hope you can find some comfort with the knowledge,that he will be missed by his cyber friends, he never posted a photograph of himself,but we all new when he was not posting specially when he new that time was not on his side.
He made time to reply to other people who asked questions,as Keith was ahead…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Mum in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi
Sorry to hear about mum,nose bleed can be the result of many things,Myeloma is a blood cancer,which brings problems with blood eg platelets or blood to thin because of other drugs,needed to treat your mum,your mum is in the right place,they will take blood and find out why your mum is having a nose bleed,talk to your mum,she will be…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Dr Brian Durie discusses diet for people with Myeloma in the forum General 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Peter and Eve
I told you the red stuff is good for you and Eve I am was like Slim used to love my beer (I went for a few most nites) now am not too bothered if I don't have any ? Strange that ain't it.
Have a great Bank Holls and let's hope the sun stays out.
Tom Onwards and Upwards. Xx
eve replied to the topic Prioritising in the forum General 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Pat
Just to set the record straight,I am a scouser,living in SE Kent,my family up north,would say I have a plum in my mouth after years of living south of the Thames .I am no Cille Black,I think Slim would divorce me !!!! I suppose because I left my roots,plus travelled I do have a different out look,plus Slim could live out of a suit…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Dr Brian Durie discusses diet for people with Myeloma in the forum General 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Peter
I read the article plus comments,my thoughts on this, it was sad to hear the last comments !!! I think if you are generally healthy,it gives you a head start when cancer strikes,but I do not believe if you do deprive yourself of things you have found a magic Formular .
When Slim got Myeloma I took up reading all about diets ,and…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Prioritising in the forum General 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi all
First Eve "Tom men do not notice dust in fact rooms are round when it comes to hoovering " if I could be I would be (shocked that is lol) .
First let me say when the Young Bride is at work and am at home what I do half an hour before the young bride (Elaine) gets home is::::
Fetch out the Hoover (I know where it is now) plug it in…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Keith in the forum General 11 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Andy Ellen has posted it on here also (end of life) I know its sad to hear so am sending Big Hugs to us all at this sad time.
Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Second attempt at Stem Cell Harvest in the forum Treatment 11 years, 6 months ago
Hi Sarah
And welcome back but am sorry your cells are hiding away from the Nurse 🙁
am sure its not nice to lose your hair but for me I felt it was a blessing no shaving no haircut for Months, but am sure you will all cope with it also.
Enjoy the long week end and hope all falls into place pretty sharply.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Keith Hindmarch in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 6 months ago
Ellen Thank you for letting us know that Keith has passed away, its not easy when one of the group get ill let alone Pass on. Love and Hugs to you all.
Dear Sue and family
Please accept my condolences to you all at this sad time, I never met Keith but I want you to know he gave me strength in the way he fought hard with his MM and for that I…[Read more]
eve replied to the topic Elephant In The Room in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jan
I wonder how many would take it up!!!
Everyone can do fact but it,s just paper work or if you like a survey .
The Myeloma world is hear on this forum,because it tells you about how people are living with it now,how family react. My daughters do not get involved with the medical side,if I asked for help I would get it from them, I…[Read more]