Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Multiple myeloma (also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease after Otto Kahler) is a type of cancer of plasma cells, immune system cells in bone marrow that produce antibodies. Its prognosis, despite therapy, is generally poor, and treatment may involve chemotherapy and stem cell transplant. It is part of the broad group of diseases called...
Received great news after my visit on Tuesday. I was informed that I'm responding well to treatment and after only 1 cycle, down 5%. Had slight neurophathy in hands and feet that went away. Finally able to walk without pain, sour metal no longer lingering and able to eat again.
How are you? I noticed your mention of neurothopy, have you had it long? and are you taking anything for it? I am doing well, last week I worked 51 hours, I did'nt mean too but had emergency calls. This Fri I have an appointment to review results, (so I should'nt work as much). What does your oncologist say about not doing SCT? It surprizes me that you would'nt be, not that I would want to see someone suffer unneeded : )
Ed
It comes and goes at this point. Earlier this week, it was a little intense and right now its rather low. I'm taking vitamin B12. Glad to see that you're working some. I haven't had my appt yet, that won't be until 2 weeks from now. I did ask about and I may have that option, but I would just continue with another 4 cycles of Chemo. I'll keep you posted.
Kathy