Sue, my mum was diagnosed last March , massive shock to us all. She was offered the XI clinical trial and took the opportunity, it worked well for her with very few side effects and we are all pleased. The borders general and the western hospitals were great, we could not expect any better and very proud of all the staff. What ever route you choose I hope all goes well, for mum it was the XI and we are all pleased she took the opportunity, don’t read too much on the Internet, I was told not to as the info is out of date and they were right, it is. Myeloma UK have been perfect and the best place to read up, I’ve never written on here before just felt I wanted to, good luck Rob.