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Hi, my name is Eden and I live in Bellingham, WA. I'm interested in knowing if anyone has successfully retired early with Intermediate Risk Smoldering Myeloma and have been able to receive disability. I am 53 and therefore not eligible to access SSI, Pension, LTD, 401k etc... However, my Oncology team has said that I very well could begin needing treatment within 3 years which will make me sick and need to pretty much stay put. I have retirement dreams and a bucket list that include travel and I… read more

posted November 30, 2022
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https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/getting...

posted December 6, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I don't know if you saw this I found it on our website here and I think it addresses a lot of the questions you had.

posted December 6, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

While you are still earning your full-time income, I recommend eliminating any debt you can. Real estate income may be able to add to your social security disability once you do stop working. Try yo have a cushion available when you stop working because social security is not always fast. Going without income helps speed the approval. It may be faster with MM but it was several months before my payments were approved and processed for a different diagnosis.

posted December 4, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Your oncology team is going to give you worst case scenario, it may be 3 years and may be more. You may also still be able to work during treatment up to a transplant. Between transplant and the hundred days of isolation I was out of work for 6 months. You may be able to return to work after all is said and done. My father has been living with multiple myeloma for 2 years now still works from home mostly but it's still able to work. When you start needing treatment it may not be the end you're working days I guess is what I'm trying to say. My wife and I keep about 6 months worth of income in the bank That takes a lot of pressure off.

posted December 3, 2022
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

You’re fortunate to possibly have a three year lead time prior to treatment. Please take a look at my Story @A MyMyelomaTeam Member regarding the benefits of high dose C3 Curcumin. There’s a link to a NIH 6 year Case Study that shows real results when taking 8 grams per day. Also a link to a few products. There’s no assurance it could prevent your future full blown MM but there’s a possibility.

All the Best

posted December 2, 2022

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