Merry Christmas 🎄 And Happy Holidays!
I want to thank everyone on this blog for your support, knowledge and friendship! This has been the worst year of my life. But you all helped me get through it. May your prayers be answered and that you enjoy the holiday pain free. Keep the Faith! Merry Christmas with much love Jeff!
Hello MM Family What Is The Difference Between Remission And Cancer Free? Are They Consider The Same. Please Give Feedback.
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Calcium Supplements
I just wanted to share with my MM team that I was getting a mild stomach ache daily in the afternoons and knew it was probably one of the supplements I took at noon. After a little research and getting the okay from my oncologist I switched from regular calcium to calcium citrate and no more stomach aches.👍 If anyone has this same issue see if you can change it did make a difference! Happy Holidays!
I just read about a red algae calcium has anyone tried this yet
Why Don’t MM Specialists/Hematologist/Oncologists Give You A Condensed List Of Your Type Of MM?
Since it’s so hard to understand the reports, it would be nice to have something simple written down that we can understand. I notice that many people don’t even know what type they have.
Dan,
He is in your State. I think a second opinion by him is in order.
Paula🌹
I’m Scheduled To Have A Stem Cell Transplant Next Month, And Wanted To Know If The Process Was Rough Or Easy?
How long does it take for the immune system to rebound?
For me I never reached remission with initial therapy and age I was 70 so not much time left to be eligible for the autologous stem cell transplant
As far as infections always have a backup plan I… read more
Have You Ever Prayed “The Litany Of Trust”?
Don’t let fear take over. There are so many things we fear. Cancer, hurricanes, the election, but this pray helps you let go of fear, and trust in God.
Bernice, it is difficult to explain. As I grew older and more aware that my life will eventually come to an end, I gave it way too much thought. Now, I have taken things in stride by being thankful… read more
How Many Of You Know That Viagra & Other Male Enhancement Are Known To Be The Cause Of Multiple Mylomia?
Does anyone know if there is a Class Action lawsuit in the works related to Multiple Mylomia, and OTC Male Enhancement supplements which many have been proven to contain generic Viagra?
https://www.drugs.com/sildenafil.html#warnings
No, Viagra has been demonstrated to be a cause of melanoma - not myeloma. its active ingredient, sildenafil, more recently has been linked to a possible increased risk for melanoma, the most… read more
Has Anyone Gone From Stable To Unstable With MM And Was The Experience Horrible? I've Been Told It Will Happen And When It Does Its Worse
Hi Karen.. Yes, two or three times. Lucky for all of us, new drug discoveries and advancements in all areas of treatment have resulted in stunningly positive results. I am not spiritual, though I do… read more
B-12 Update
Just to share I’ve been taking chewable B-12 5000 mcg for ten days and honestly feel I have more energy. I’ll comment back at 30 days. If you do try let me know what your experience is. And please check with your doctor before taking. Certainly don’t want it to interfere with your treatment meds. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
I don't take the chewables but I found a non drug, B-6/B12/Folic/and Potassium supplement, made by Excedrin, of all companies. I don't know if it's helping yet. It's a one a day but I take two… read more
Please Speak Up, What And Who Is Or Has The Longest Remission/ Survival From MM?
Shipmates, 20 months and going strong. Thankful to be alive.