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Hello out there, After chatting about hrt to the GP (I’m 47) a blood test showed raised paraprotein. I was put on 2 week pathway and a haemotologist has told me I need an mri and bone marrow test to check for myeloma. I am in such shock, I’ve been...
Hi It's taken me sometime to express this as I was not sure if anyone would be interested. I was diagnosed with multiple myloma a year ago.i am a 52 year old male who use to work as a support worker and go the the gym days a week.into Xbox, liquid...
Morning all. I have recently been diagnosed with Myeloma and start chemotherapy next week. To say I am very apprehensive is an understatement. I live alone having lost my husband in 2019 and feel very alone even though I have supportive family and friends...
Hi I am new to the group and am full time carer for my husband whom is 75. My husband is on cycle 6 of his treatment and is in remission. Can any of you recommend a travel insurance group that’s reasonable please!
Had anyone had the above chemo treatment & if so could you let me know what to expect & what side effects did you get. This would be my 4th line treatment
I'm in my first cycle of ISA-VRD and - having encountered no significant side effects after a few days - decided to try some light exercise on the treadmill at the gym, which I was previously doing regularly. I very quickly developed tightness in both...
Hey fellow warriors, I’m a newbie to this group, not to MM unfortunately :) 54year old female, diagnosed December 2024 after fighting with my GP for 18 months. I had gone from running and boot camps every day to struggling to shower and walk upstairs...
Hi there, I am 57 and was diagnosed since 2019 with myloama. I had all type treatment and gone through all type of side effects, but since 7 months I haven't had any treatment. I'm just going through to some anxiety and also lack of sleep I guess that...
Hi, I’m Fay, I’m 58, I was diagnosed with MM back in 2021 after a fall discovered a lesion in my elbow. I have since had chemo, radiotherapy and SCT. I was in remission for over a year then started getting pains in my back, took 6 months of telling...
Hi, My husband is due to be admitted to Clatterbridge on Monday. He is very worried about the Picc line being fitted and the chemo. Can anybody offer any words of wisdom please?
