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Another Cancer Sucks Thread
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:33 pm
We just found out today that my Mom has Multiple Myeloma. I have never heard of it before. She starts chemo treatment tomorrow, then again on Thursday. Does anyone have any experience with Multiple Myeloma, either personally or through a relative? The Doctor said it is very treatable and easy to put into remission but I'm sure they always say that.
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Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:34 pm to nateslu1
Sorry to hear that, prayers for your mom.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:36 pm to nateslu1
Sorry to hear that man
It’s true.
Multiple myeloma is rarely aggressive.
quote:
The Doctor said it is very treatable and easy to put into remission but I'm sure they always say that.
It’s true.
Multiple myeloma is rarely aggressive.
This post was edited on 3/19/18 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:38 pm to nateslu1
Prayers
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:39 pm to CrimsonTideMD
Thank you. This is definitely good to hear.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:42 pm to nateslu1
Myeloma therapy has evolved arguably as much as any other tumor therapy in the last 10 years. There have been more approvals for myeloma in the last 5 years than any other tumor.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:43 pm to TigerDL
That's great. Thank you TigerDL.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:44 pm to nateslu1
Well if you have to get cancer, myeloma is one of the ones to get
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:45 pm to SouthernHog
Thank you for the prayers. They are all welcome 
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:48 pm to nateslu1
My wife has cancer and has been going through chemo for six months. It's very difficult on them and loved ones. DO NOT let her or you diagnosis on the internet. My wife did this for awhile and was convinced she only had months to live in spite of what her doctors are telling her. Her prognosis is good now but she is not out of the woods. Be strong, be supportive, be optimistic and she will beat this.
Best wishes and best of luck to her and all of your family
Best wishes and best of luck to her and all of your family
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:48 pm to nateslu1
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The Doctor said it is very treatable and easy to put into remission but I'm sure they always say that.
No, they don't always say that. Some can be very blunt, which my family experienced first hand. Not sure if we would have rather him lied to us or told us the way it was (which he certainly did)
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:49 pm to nateslu1
In the cancer game, there are many kinds with different growth rates. Some are basically slow growths, while others are a death sentence. Most humans will experiance cancer. Best chance for survival is early detection. You should have this on your chart, and consult with your GP on monitoring yearly.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:49 pm to nateslu1
quote:no they don’t, prayers for mom, I’m a survivor, but not of that .....
The Doctor said it is very treatable and easy to put into remission but I'm sure they always say that.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:49 pm to nateslu1
I've got CLL, I believe there are some similarities.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 6:55 pm to foj1981
Prayers for you, your wife, and your family foj1981. I appreciate the advice as well.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 7:01 pm to nateslu1
I was having a procedure done on 3/9 and doctor found cancerous tumor. I get the biopsy results next week. Hate the waiting
Posted on 3/19/18 at 7:02 pm to nateslu1
Sorry to this. I’ll keep her in my prayers.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 7:03 pm to Walt OReilly
Thanks
Posted on 3/19/18 at 7:06 pm to TigerDL
They're even making strides against lung cancer. My uncle just finished up a round of radiation and chemo that completely eliminated his tumor, and started on a maintenance dose of a brand new drug that's shown great success in preventing recurrence.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 7:09 pm to nevilletiger79
Prayers sent your way Nevilletiger79.
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