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My Father aged 84 got diagnosed with Myeloma in 2018 and had 14 cycles chemotherapy and some radiotherapy this year as it was in the head . No more treatment is advised now as he has severe Alzheimer’s now . August this year he broke his leg and was...
I was diagnosed with. Multiple myeloma in July 2023. I am still coming to terms with the.condition. I have almost completed the first round of chemotherapy 14/16.and had substantial surgery on my back to prevent it collapsing. Does the bone pain...
I'm new here so I'd like to start out by saying hello. I have not been diagnosed just yet but have been referred to hematologist and my first appointment is 2 months away. I was hoping to get people's input regarding my lab values. My calcium is high...
Hi, diagnosed with myeloma through routine blood test. No evidence of bone disease, most bloods normal but Kappa light chains rising. Therefore I need treatment even though I am asymptomatic. I have had breast and thyroid cancer in past 18 years but...
Hi All, I was sent to Aberdeen RI on the 13th for pre harvest checks and to introduce me to the equipment at the blood transfusion centre. I was getting my Cyclophosomide priming on the 20th and harvest was booked for Edinburgh RI on the 27th, my good...
Just had diagnosis confirmed and due to start treatment in a couple of weeks, apart from tiredness and some fatigue I still feel OK. I would like to ask if anyone has managed to carry on at work through the treatment and if so how did it affect you...
I was diagnosed Monday with MGUS by my GP and I’m awaiting a referral to the haematologist. I was diagnosed after repeat bloods after they came back with low platelets. Having reviewed all my tests over the last 5 years they have been dropping steadily...
Hi I’m new here. My myeloma was diagnosed last February and I’ve been through chemo and immunotherapy- I’ve just got to the stage of starting stem cell therapy.. Fingers-crossed SCT will end early next year. over the last 6 month I have developed...
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed at the beginning of this year. Have had 6 cycles of DVDT between April and August. I am unable to have a SCT due to risks outweighing the benefits as I am high risk due to genetic changes and other issues. Just watch...
I have just been told that I have smoldering multiple myeloma. I have been told I will be monitored monitored by regular blood test and would not be receiving treatment for between six to twelve months depending upon how the cancer progresses. I though...
