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  • meeuu replied to the topic Big hello one and all in the forum General 13 years ago

    Hello there Roz, and I'm sure glad that that you still "drop in" from time to time. Just like everone else on here, I often think of you and your many contributions. Please keep them coming.
    Kindest regards,
    John

  • meeuu replied to the topic Need a laugh? in the forum Off topic 13 years ago

    Flippin' brilliant. You're a tonic!

  • meeuu replied to the topic Friendship in the forum Off topic 13 years ago

    Hi Roz,
    When I saw this poem I thought of you (in the nicest possible way), and I think that you will see the humour and honesty in it, that I believe you always portray in your posts.

    WHEN I AM AN OLD WOMEN

    When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
    With a red hat which doesn?t go, and doesn?t
    Suit me
    And I shall spend my pension on…[Read more]

  • meeuu replied to the topic Friendship in the forum Off topic 13 years ago

    Good grief Roz, what a wonderful gift you have!. Such gorgeous sentiments and a terrific way with expressing feelings. I am lost for adequate words that should thank you for a wonderful posting.
    Love and admiration,
    John

  • meeuu replied to the topic Velcade in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 1 month ago

    Hello Gill,
    My wife Cecilia initially had a fierce time on Valcade and Dex and she was eventually removed from that course of treatment.That was nearly two years ago. Now she is back on it, on a much lower dose and without Dex. So far so good. The current side effects are fatigue, occasional constipation and infections to her nose, eyes and…[Read more]

  • meeuu replied to the topic Revlimid & Velcade in the forum Treatment 13 years, 1 month ago

    Hello there Wolf,
    My wife attends the clinic just once a fortnight now and she must give blood for the various tests before she gets her treatment of Valcade. We wait for about two hours and then most results come back. Some other test results dont return for a couple of days and only then does her doctor see them. Unless there is something amiss…[Read more]

  • meeuu replied to the topic Velcade Experience? in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 1 month ago

    Thats good to know Gill. In the early days Cecilia had a canulla fitted (when she was an in-patient for many months) but eventually it had to be removed because of infections. I will suggest the PICC line on our next visit in a weeks time. This is a great forum. Thank you all.
    John

  • Subject: Disorder In court

    These are from a book called Disorder in the Court, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters – who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.

    Lawyer : Are you sexually active?
    Witness : No, I just lie…[Read more]

  • meeuu replied to the topic Velcade Experience? in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Jen,
    That is very interesting about the subcutaneously administration (such difyclut slpeling!). My wife and nursing staff are experiencing fierce difficulty in finding a suitable vein in her arms each time we attend the clinic. This has become progressively worse over the past few months (she has been on all the treatment regimes during the…[Read more]

  • Hello Jentay,
    Yes, my wife Cecilia is now on her second course of Velcade. The first course, which included the dreaded Dex was particularly harsh on her, but it did the business. However, after about three months she had to come off it because the adverse effects were too debilitating. That was about one year ago. Now,after Revlimid for a few…[Read more]

  • Hi all,
    well, I'm glad to see that I am not the only one losing posts lately.Talk about being paranoid! I thought that you were all ignoring me:-D . Anyway, I submitted two seperate posts since Christmas (ie in Other Topics – new discussion)but neither one has appeared. However, I did reply to a current topic and that appeared ok. I have heard…[Read more]

  • meeuu replied to the topic Relapse official in the forum General 13 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Keith,
    Thats tough alright. But, as you can see, there are a whole bunch of good people supporting you. As Sarah has already said, Valcade is doing well as a new drug (my wife is on it after a gap of nearly two years and is doing quite ok, although this time she is not taking the dreaded Dex and is therefore in much better form). So, look up…[Read more]

  • Dear Jo,
    My wife, Cecilia, has recently gone back to Valcade at a much lower dose (and without Dex) and is doing fairly well. She has had all the usual treatments, ie SCT, Revlimid etc. Perhaps your consultant might consider previous treatments at a lower dose also.
    Regards,
    John

  • meeuu replied to the topic First report post SCT in the forum General 13 years, 2 months ago

    That sure is good news David and a nice start to the New Year. Coincidentally, my catchword when I was involved in mountaineering was "Onwards, ever Upwards" and I would regularly say this to the group that I might be leading, as we re-started our trek after a rest break. Funny old world!.
    John

  • My dear Roz,
    I wish to share in the very kind words and sentiments that have been spoken by your many friends here. I do not have the eloquence that Dai posesses, but I sincerely endorse everything he has written.
    I will think of you on this Friday and pray that your pain of loss eases quickly.
    John

  • I read this and thought you all should read it too

    Read quietly

    To realize
    The value of a sister/brother
    Ask someone
    Who doesn't have one.

    To realize
    The value of ten years:
    Ask a newly
    Divorced couple.

    To realize
    The value of four years:
    Ask a graduate.

    To realize
    The value of one year:
    Ask a student who
    Has failed a…[Read more]

  • meeuu replied to the topic Happy New Year to all in the forum General 13 years, 3 months ago

    A little bit late, I know, but we wish ALL of you a very happy, hope-filled and prosperous 2011.
    Love to all on this wonderful forum.
    John and Cecilia

  • That is a most wonderful Christmas present!. I am really happy for both of you. Let your New Year begin and enjoy every minute of it.:-)
    John

  • meeuu replied to the topic Teeth in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 3 months ago

    Good on yer David. It seems as if you are on the up 'n up!. (Who was it that said Guinness is good for you? It seems he was right!!). Happy Christmas.
    John

  • My dear Roz,
    Just like many more of your friends here, I am heartbroken to hear of your sad news.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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