I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in March this year, I’ve undergone 16 weeks of chemotherapy, stem cells have been harvested now waiting for the stem cell transplant hopefully in the beginning of November. I’m suffering constant mid back pain, especially...
Hi, Just been told today that I have Myeloma and will need to start chemo. Don't know what to expect now
Hi. I am 47 and have just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma . I will be having chemo in a few weeks and then a stem cell transplant. A bit nervous so would love some advice, tips .
Hello, I am new here. Cannot decide whether to go for maintenance drugs, with horrible side effects, or have no treatment until relapse. This is really worrying me. Can anyone help? thank you mrs oldie!
Hello, Is there anyone who has been diagnosed who also has an under active thyroid and is a type 2 diabetic?
Just joined today, I started treatment in August after the discovery of a fractured spine in June ( I was originally diagnosed with a kidney infection…I wish!) I am totally reliant on family and friends to take me to my twice weekly treatment and anywhere...
Hi , I am just nearing the end of my first cycle of Dara VTD treatment . it's been a bit of a roller coaster month with not really knowing what to expect but I think I will be able to start the second cycle with more certainty . One thing I have had to...
Hi, I was diagnosed with multi-myelom in May. I've undergone chemotherapy for the past 3 months initially with severe adverse reactions. These manifested as skin rashes with severe itching, covering my whole body. I could have scratches all my skin off...
Hello i was diagnosed with Myeloma in May and one of the many things I did in the first couple of weeks was to join this forum . I was scared and wanted someone to talk to. I can’t remember how but I ended up having a one to one ( rather than group...
Hi All,I'm after some information from people a little further down the line. I came out of hospital 3 weeks ago after my auto transplant. Everything's going very well even the fatigue isn't as bad as I expected..However my I feel I've had a curve ball...
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