Wednesday 20 May 2015

National Myeloma Day 2015

Today is National Myeloma Day where we make people aware of what Myeloma is - also known as multiple myeloma it is cancer of the plasma cells. I have 'Magic' Myeloma because I know it's going to disappear!  :D

I found out I had Myeloma through a blood test which showed I had high paraprotein levels.  After seeing a Haemotologist and more tests I had a CT Scan which showed lesions on bones in my chest are and lower spine which were causing a lot of pain.  Many older people find out they have Myeloma when they break a bone and x-rays show lesions.

The doctors are looking  for the common symptoms of multiple myeloma which are CRAB: C = Calcium (elevated), R = Renal failure, A = Anemia, B = Bone pain/lesions. And I had the bone lesions and pain.


I started cycle 2 of my chemo yesterday, it was delayed a week due to a high temp and infection and the Dr put me on antibiotics.  I'm feeling ok, I'm walking nice and straight, not wobbly as I was a few weeks ago like a drunk old lady. I still have my hair but more is falling out than usual but I have been blessed with thick hair....so who knows....

Hope all is well in your world, take care, Mxxx




11 comments:

  1. Wishing you all the best, Michelle. Holding you close to my heart, art friend.

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  2. Wishing you healing and strength. I have missed your posts.

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  3. You have such a great attitude Michelle - thinking of you and wishing you all the best (including a "good"chemo round)!

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  4. Thanks for sharing your news Michelle. Hope this second round goes well

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  5. Hope everything goes well, Michelle.

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  6. Michelle-My heart and thoughts are with you as you travel this journey.

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