Hi Beaming,
I was diagnosed with MM in November and advised that I have 2 genetic mutations that make me high risk. I finished DVTD treatment in early May and also have a tandem stem cell transplant as the plan starting next week at the freeman in Newcastle.
I was definitely taken aback when that was proposed as I had not read much about it and thought it to be unusual.
I was 46 when diagnosed and my father who is sadly no longer with us was 76 when he received his diagnosis. My Uncle was diagnosed at the same time as me at the age of 84 so I think we can definitely say there is familial risk for us.
It seems your husband and I will be on similar timescales with our tandem transplants so I will be interested to hear about his progress and will be happy to share my experience too.
At the moment, I am trying to mentally prepare as I feel like I have a mountain to climb. I coped very well with 4 months of DVTD, I managed to work throughout and never missed a school run. I know this next stage will be different but I am approaching it with a strong mindset and positivity!
