Pjc5755

I am 53 and was diagnosed in April 2012. I had my SCT in October 2012. This is a great group to talk/ share/ ask questions/vent/etc etc!!!!! I wish I had known bout it when I was first dx. I didn't really discover the usefulness until about June 2013. We are ALL here for you in any way we can be:))) I remember the unknowing being the scariest part!! I had never heard of MM prior to being dx!!! But if you listen n let the nurses help you during the SCTprocess and hospital stay - you will be fine:)) I was in the hospital 17 days. Best advice I can really suggest -1) eat ice the entire time!! It will prevent the mouth sores hopefully. Everyone I've talked to it prevented them:)) 2) if you don't want food ( NORMAL!!!!!) DRINK CALORIES!!!! They want you to gain weight not lose during hospital:( this is your opportunity to eat/drink all those comfort foods that are so unhealthy and fattening!!!! Ha ha ha ha Drink REAL cokes not diet....etc:)) 3) SLEEP!!! It makes it go by faster and easier. I promise:)) 4) show them you are feeling better by putting your makeup on ( that's if you wear makeup daily ) or some routine that is "normal" for you. That shoes them you are fighting n not giving up!!!:)))) Seriously lean on us any way you feel we can help:))) Lynne

Hello! I'm glad you are here. I have found everyone here very helpful. I was the same age when I was diagnosed.

If the is anything I can do to help with your learning adventure with our temporary visitor, please let me know. After 6 years of up and down the roller coaster with my experience (and four previous CRs), I have been in CR for the last year.

I have shared my experiences and lessons learned on a blog site that may help you as well (it is free if you wish to use it): http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paulsimoneau

All the very best to you and those who are dear to you.

Hello, Pjc5755! I hope you're finding everything okay. Feel free to reach out with anything you need. Have a blessed day!

Hi,
We are the same age and going through the journey of having Multiple Myeloma. I hope you are doing well with your treatments and know that you are not alone.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter