Hi Pat

Welcome to the forum from me too. Waiting seems to be a regular feature of coping with Myeloma. I do hope that, after this next week, you at least know whether you are coping with myeloma or not. You will then be advised about appropriate treatment. This is when, if it is myeloma, friends on here will really be able to help with…[Read more]

Hi Rach

Welcome from me to the forum. I am 67 yrs ans haven't gone down the route of SCT, but have just finished six rounds of CDT. I was interested in your post because I also had cancer of the uterus, but again, with no conection with the subsequent development of myeloma. I am very impressed by your Mum's resislience and the fact she is…[Read more]

Hi Dai

Sorry it seems to be one thing after another. Let's hope it has disappeared and not just doing that "dentist" type thing of, when you actually get there the tooth ache disappears!!

I just wish you a really clear run for a change so you can really enjoy the family without having to make back up plans.

All best wishes.

Mavis…

Dear Chris

Do hope you are able to get enough cells soon so the SCT can go ahead.

All best wishes.

Mavis

Dear Eve

I am so glad that Slim is making improvements at last. It has been a long haul for you both, but obviously worth it if you can now contemplate booking a holiday! I do hope your plans work out.

Here's to the future!

All best wishes to you both.

Mavis x

Hi Michele

Welcome to the Forum! Your experieinces will be valuable to others. Thank you for being willing to share.

I'm glad that your treatment has been successful. I do hope that this period of remission will be a very long one. As you say, it takes a while to realise, that a diagnosis of Myeloma isn't an instant death threat. I am…[Read more]

Hi Tina

Do hope you have a great holiday. All best wishes for your SCT. Do let us know how you get on.

You may remember that I am not going down the SCT route so have had six rounds of CDT. Just 13 days to go and i am finished. The treatment has worked its stuff and my bloods are normal, first time since diagnosis, and PP undetectable.…[Read more]

Hi Kevin

I am just finishing my first, successful CDT (six rounds!) Certainly, I concur with you, leave the bif stuff off for as long as possible, especially as first CDT obviously did good for you.

All best wishes. Let us know how you get on. I think it is so important that we run our treatment regime not our Consultants. Fortuately, I…[Read more]

Hi Paul

I haven't posted for a while either, but I am delighted to hear that, at last, you have made it to SCT. I do hope and pray all goes well and that it leads to a very long and healthy remission. Glad you got a break before the treatment.

All very best wishes.

Mavis x

Hi Mike

Like everyone else I am sorry you have had to join us, but take encouragement from us "oldies" that as diagnosis isn't the end of the world.

It is interesting that, at the moment, a lot of folk seem to be being diagnosed because of back problems. Do take care. I am glad your boss is being sympathetic, especially as the majority…[Read more]

Hi everyone

I missed Dia's original idea, but wanted to add my love and fond memories of Bridgett whi also supported me so strongly that I felt i knew her so well. I have also shed many tears and had many thoguhts of her greiving family.
May we all take inspiration from Bridgett's generosity and care in our contributions to supporting other's…[Read more]

Hi Dai

Just caught up with these posts.. Relieved that you are on the mend. Do hope that you are able to make the party on Saturday, but understand your concern about germs.

Very best wishes to you and Janet.

Mavis x

Hi And

Sorry things aren't moving on treatment wise. We will all keep our fingers crossed that the professor can come up with something.

One thing occurs to me. You say you are still having back pain. Have you seen the pain specialist? Maybe you need a higher daily dose of morphine. Here they take the line that you shouldn't have pain…[Read more]

Hi Aleathea

Welcome from me too. What a blow for you and your Mum both to be diagnosed with cancer. Life isn't fair, is it. No wonder you have had times of feeling depressed.

As you are on route to SCT I presume you are quite young! That's hard to cope with too, but at least, as others will confirm, you are hopefully on the way to a long…[Read more]

Dear Tina

Most good firms would offer a phased return to work. Haven't you been offered that? If not, and you feel you must go back now, if it proves too much for you, ask about it. Haven't you got a Union rep?

Thinking of you at this difficult time. At least it is good that you have had a good responnse to the treatment. Like everyone…[Read more]

Hello everyone

Thank you so much for your encouraging messages. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is the beginning of a long remission. I think it is encouraging for other folk as well if it is. I will keep you posted. I hope others' news is as good.

Lots of love to everyone.

Mavis xxx

Tom amd Elaine,

Also glad to hear you both have had good news. Enjoy the days!

Love to you both.

Mavis x

Hi David

So glad you have another three months clear! Let's hope it is just anther of many, many!

Love.

Mavis x

Dear Helen

So sorry you have had another set back. Having just had one of those infections myself I sympathise with your frustration. You wonder where they come from, don't you.

Do hope you are soon feeling better, but maybe you aren't meant to return to work yet!

Much love.

Mavis xx