OT: Cancer/Multiple Myeloma

Hello all,

Last week, my husband (of eight weeks!) was diagnosed with cancer. Multiple Myeloma. It was caught early, but there is no cure, just treatment to try to keep it in remission. If you have any experience with this cancer, would you let me know? And for anyone who is so inclined, would you please include him in your prayers/good thoughts/etc? We are still very much in shock, but we are dedicated to staying positive and doing whatever it takes to beat this thing.

Tiffany

I'll pray for both of you ... My Mother was diagnosed with it, and given up to six months to live ... Passed away in seven years ...

The chemo and radiation seemed to be worse than the cancer as far as she felt, nearly lost her a few times ... Amazing what a few pints of fresh blood will do ...

Tiffany

I will pray for your husband and for you.

Rosie

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending you guys strength in this difficult time.

Hello Tiffany,

I'm truly sorry to hear of this terrible news. My prayers are with you both and your family.

God bless,
Al

the_nap_ster wrote:...there is no cure, just treatment to try to keep it in remission. If you have any experience with this cancer, would you let me know?

Sorry to hear, but there is hope. My sister has it. They gave her 5 years to live. That was about 20 years ago !!! So, perhaps with the right drugs, longevity is possible. They were going to give her "the blast" and I didn't match for a marrow transplant, but they decided not to because the drugs are doing "station keeping", little or no progression ! I pray your hubby responds in a like manner. My sister still travels about, is quite active, still living life and sharing the love.

Have hope. I wish you both strength.

I'm sending prayers for both of you.

There are beautiful expressions of hope and care here. I send up a prayer for your husband as well.

I will keep you in my prayers. Good luck to both of you.

Prayers and good wishes going out to both of you.

So very sad to read this. Prayers and good thoughts for you both.

(((HUGS))) and ^^^PRAYERS^^^

Napster, I'm holding you and your husband in my thoughts. It's wonderful that some of our members have stories of survival and hope to share with you already. This is a community full of wonderful people, and we're behind you. Keep us posted as you can.

Napster,

I am so sorry to hear this about your husband. Thinking good thoughts for all of you.

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