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Wendy as a "mere Male" that is (well so am told) Bald on Top I am not in a position to advise on Curls or waves Lol.

Tom xxx

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Hi Eve and Slim

Well I had a "Femoral" Line fitted and had it taken out on day 15 the day before I came home and all my bloods were OK, That said I was going to Castle Hill every week till my 100th day and some folk had the Hickman line in most of the 100 days that I attended? never thoght about asking why that thing stuck out the top was doing still attached Lol.

Hope you are Both Doing good

Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

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Hi Gill

Welcome Home I bet you were fed up

You are correct its better for you when they find something ? anything to put a name to it:-/

I see your eyes have got bad? some times I feel mine aint as good as they were? Youing Bride (elaine) tells me to go and get new glasses but I aint due for an eye test till next year:-0

Keep strong and stay fit.

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

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Morning Dai and all

Well done on the trip a double wammy 😀
But its a shame when you book time away and get or feel ill.

You now know you can do it so am sure its going to be the MM way? "Little and Often" 😎

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

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Hi Girls

Eve keep your eye on Slim's facial hair when it grows back, mine sometimes I grew a Pencil tash like in the old movie's (or so am told lol) just a thin neat line grew all on its own, but my hair grew back darker with a lovely wispy curl Lol and gosh was I pleased to get rid of that lol.

Helen I wish you luck with the Blond bit but you might have to go on the under 50's for that as we are more broad minded Lol.

Week end nearly over back at work in morning so am sure the sun will be out 😎

Love

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

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Happy New Hair Cut Helen, I hope Blondes have more fun you will have to let us all know Lol.

I used Oillatum on my skin and still do 🙂 but what it wants is a good few days of sunshine 😎
Catha Lata Blondie 😀

Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

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Hey Only Me

Keep going Girl I know its hard and I feel harder for the Carer/watcher than us with MM, as while we are confined to bed we can sleep.

I hope the walk done you some good but please look after yourself also, you dont want to find yourself too Ill to visit, am sure its difficult to sleep but the power nap is also good for you half hour here and hour lata.

Love and Hugs

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

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Hi Vicky and Colin

Well I see as normal you have had some great and honest answers 😀

Just to add a little bit more The treatment I went through from start to this day was for me "Pain Free" except when I was having the growth injections I had pain in my rib cage and that was intermittent for I think four days.

And Like Helen said around the 7/10 day well I was asleep for nearly all that Lol.

Love to you Both and am sure when Colin reads these great honest posts it will make you both feel better.

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

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Hi you two

Your more than welcome I and Elaine(the young bride) knows all too well how bad BUT how good its been for me, and as for the "Red Stufff" yep am partial to that its good for the MM 😀 and yes the Vodka is even Better for the MM 😎 drink too much and you forget you have it Lol.

Keep strong and live life with a smile

Love and Hugs

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

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Hi Vicky and Colin

Wow what a rush now?

Well to answer one of your Q's I had my SCT in dec 2009 yes it was hard but and this I mean if it fails would I do it again Too true I would 😀 yes its hard yes its a long time in the "Getting Better" Dept but well well worth it 😎 because I sit here now two years and six months down the line in remission and taking NO drugs and feeling Pretty Normal 😀 .

I wont ever be as fit as i was pre MM but I have it and will make the most of what I can do.

I have to admit it scared me some what but not as much as leaving the hospital after my SCT (day 16) knowing that it was Just I and my Young Bride at home, No Consultan/Dr nor Nurse :-S and that scared the hell out of me.

As for me I would get my head around it and if needed would do the same again 😎

All the best with it all

Love and Hugs
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

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Hi Only Me

I am so sorry to hear your Mum has got more to fight than MM and trust me Girl its Ok to feel down at times like these.

That said I do wish and pray your Mum has longer with you all and is up for the fight, as always we never know what is around the corner.

Keep strong and tell your Dad i am sending prayers for your Mum.

Love and Hugs

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

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Hi Dee

I also am 56 (57 July) I was diagnosed with MM in jan 2009, I have had CDT as front line treatment then onto SCT in December 09, Now back at work (light dutie's) and doing great 😀 It aint a walk in the park this MM trip but would I do the same treatment again ? well I have to answer a big YES as at the moment it has given me over two and a half years of remission and am drung free 😀

Good Luck in your dads road to remission and hope its not too bumpy.

love Tom "Onwards and Upwards"

Ps a few of us are on Face Book if you want to catch up with us 🙂 xx

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Hi Rachael

Am pleased your Mum Janice is home now (but keep an eye on her temp).

Am sure it will be the meds your Mum is having that is making her loss her appetite, I was same after my SCT and it was hard to face a plate full so my Young Bride (Elaine) gave me a smaller plate with smaller portions so as not to over face me with food.

Love

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

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Hi Eve and Slim

Yes I understand your concern I was worried with every ache and pain cough or sneeze but the Dr's and Nurses said all will be fine and it was and is 😎 I had to have more blood once and platlets twice after i got out within my 100 days 🙁 but it picked me up a little bit each time they threw it in 😎 I was told "Tom you are in this for the long haul" and I was.

Hope the Bags of "Stuff" that Slim keeps getting is soon less each time/

Love to you Both

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxxx

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Hi Ozzy

A well done to you for making the decision to pack in work, as for me I still aint made my mind up yet (i know i dither) but mine is down to the financial side of it :-S, we had some put to one side for a rainy day but am sure you all know its Pi55ed it down since 2008 when My Young Bride (Elaine) fell ill then I in 2009 but hey Ho both still here :-D.

Good Luck on your retirement Ozzy and I would first hold a meeting with yourself and make sure you have Two days off Lol.

one still working Tom "Onwards and upwards"

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