Myeloma Forum | mariakennedy | Activity https://forum.myeloma.org.uk/members/marija/activity/ Activity feed for mariakennedy. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:46:32 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.9.4 en-GB 30 hourly 2 96432140a37424da4c4dd041b17303fc mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572/page/2/#post-87009 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:14:58 +0100 Sorry everyone if it looks like Ive replied several times but felt I had to reply to you all individually. As you can see Im very new to this site! Has made me smile today though

]]> f3b717e3e12ddc5ff1645f47845aba9e mariakennedy replied to the topic Sam has relapsed. in the forum General http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/sam-has-relapsed#post-94429 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:50:03 +0100 Hi wendy
I'm am scouting around on this site with interest. I recently had CTD and stem cell harvesting and am debating whether to go ahead with transplant yet or not. I was interested as to what you said about FLC. on diagnosis my lambda flc were only 64, now after CTD they are 237 with PP less than 2. I wondered whether CTD caused the increase…[Read more]

]]> 87f2d7a21eb509df74d86fdbceee6fc4 mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572#post-87007 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:22:01 +0100 Hi to you two

Thank you for your reply and support. I apologise for not responding sooner but life has been a whirlwind since diagnosis. As an update I have had CTD and stem cells harvested and now deciding on whether to proceed with transplant yet or not. I do read this site on a regular basis and hope to give more input myself. It is…[Read more]

]]> f79cb6ffc52083be55fc979480b67143 mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572#post-87008 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:16:57 +0100 Thank you very much for your reply and I would like to firstly apologise for my very slow response. Unfortunately since diagnosis everything has been a complete whirlwind. As an update I have managed CTD and stem cell harvesting and on course for a transplant but havent decided whether to have this yet or not. I hope you are well and hope to be…[Read more]

]]> 23504b925a9633eb09ffcf65ff40e2be mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572#post-87003 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:13:36 +0100 Hi Jo

thankyou for your reply and I apologise for my very slow response. As an update I have had CTD and stem cells harvested and am now inline for a transplant in which I am still considering whether now is the best time. Its certainly a journey I never would have envisaged for myself but I have managed so far and have realised that this will…[Read more]

]]> fa27ce142632775ae949a272e4ae21d8 mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572#post-86998 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:10:04 +0100 Hi there Andy

Im sorry for such a delayed rsponse. Since being diagnosed life has been a whirlwind. Just an update for you, I have had CTD and stem cells harvested and currently in line for a transplant in which I am trying to decide whether the time is right at the moment. I shall keep in touch and read this site regularly. I hope you are…[Read more]

]]> fcb5b73e9b18b404e828b0b377cfbc47 mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572#post-86996 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:06:16 +0100 Hi Tom
sorry for such a late response. Life has been a complete whirlwind since diagnosis. Just to give you an update I have had CTD treatment and stem cell harvest and am due to have a transplant but havent decided as yet when I should have this. Thank you so much for your reply and support and I promise I will try to keep in touch.

Maria

]]> 85668450ba99e3cf81b1cfedd3fdea2b mariakennedy replied to the topic newly diagnosed in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572#post-87001 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:00:10 +0100 Hi Ange

sorry my reply is so late. Since diagnosis everything seems to have been a bit of a whirlwind. To date I have managed my CTD treatment, have had stem cells harvested and am trying to make a decision about transplant! I wondered how you are getting on? We seem to have a bit in common with having a 13 yr old, working in hospitals etc..…[Read more]

]]> 11ea6d219307dc17cc421f438cfe3ae2 mariakennedy started the topic newly diagnosed. in the forum Under 50s http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354021471 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:04:31 +0000 Hi everyone,
I have only recently been diagnosed with myeloma after 6 months of various tests and visits to Gp's, Physio and Consultants. I am only just turned 50 and did not realise that this disease affects so many young people. As with most people I am trying to come to terms with this diagnosis and how it will affect my lifestyle. I am…[Read more]

]]> 69f5f2ae3be7ccf1e5aed894f6ce217c mariakennedy started the topic newly diagnosed. in the forum Newcomers http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/newly-diagnosed1354018572 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:16:12 +0000 Hi everyone,
I have only recently been diagnosed with myeloma after 6 months of various tests and visits to Gp's, Physio and Consultants. I am only just turned 50 and did not realise that this disease affects so many young people. As with most people I am trying to come to terms with this diagnosis and how it will affect my lifestyle. I am…[Read more]

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