Diagnosed with myeloma 2 weeks ago. Starting chemo tomorrow very worried if I'll I'll feel so bad that I wont have any quality of life, be able to do anything

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  • Hi  and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your Myeloma diagnosis. I have talked with many people how are living a good life with Myeloma so don’t just to conclusions.

    A blood cancer diagnosis can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this difficult time.

    The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Myeloma group as this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer treatment journey.

    To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.

    You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones). You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'. 

    It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.

    Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

    To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section

    All the very best

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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    FormerMember

    Thank you very much appreciated. I am going to try and just focus on a day at a time starting with tomorrows chemo and to enjoy my family and  interests.