Hi All
My Macmillian nurse is starting process for me to apply for AA. She says i wouldn't be eligible for the lower amount but would be for the higher one. I've had MM for 5 years. I just wondered if many MM patients claim this benefit ? It's a strange cancer to describe as it's not curable but can be treated but does it then come under terminal prognosis.
Best wishes
Sue
Hi Susie,
Hope you are doing ok and sorry you’ve not had a reply. I don’t know much about this - is it an age-restricted benefit?
As to the terminology, I always thought terminal meant it was going to get you in a defined, relatively short space of time, but I’m not sure about that. I hate that myeloma is not curable, but I’m hoping for it not to be terminal, as I hope to be around for quite a while yet.
Greg
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