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      Hi, Linda It sounds like you have been diagnosed with what is called “smoldering myeloma”. It means that your myeloma is not yet symptomatic. It is true that this stage is usually not tre…

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      Big investment in research. As someone diagnosed with MGUS (lost my dad after 15 years with Myeloma last year), this is very interesting http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stand-up-to-can…

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      Hello, my name is Fares Ibrahim from Lebanon. I am 59 years old and I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in May 2012. Ever since my diagnosis I have had 2 BMTs at the American University of Beirut. …

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    • Reply To: Zometa withdrawal symptoms

      Hi crawf, I’ve been on monthly pamidronate rather than zometa, finished chemo Feb 2016. I’ve never thought I had any effects from it. While on chemo, CTD, I used to have moments of weepin…

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      Could anyone out there shed any light on Anti-MAG neuropathy? I have a small amount of IgM paraprotein and have just found out from my Haematologist that I have raised Anti-MAG antibody levels. Fits …

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    • Reply To: Daratumumab trial for smouldering myeloma

      Hi Peter I wondered if you had made a decision about the Daratumumab trial? It was mentioned at my Husbands review today. PP up to 29.7 so May just meet the eligibility criteria. Can I ask what your …

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      I am pleased to announce that we have four new AL amyloidosis videos available on Myeloma TV. These are short (3 – 5 minute) films, each focussing on one of the following four topics: An overvi…

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    • Reply To: Problems with husband's behaviour…..

      Yes I think that’s right….he has had the steroid dose lowered and I think this has helped, also we have had a good chat about things and again this has helped too.  Onwards and upwards!

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      Hi Tahlia, how is your mum now? My mum was diagnosed just before Christmas 2014. She had a lot of symptoms that had been ignored by GP but it was still a big shock… Especially as none of us had…

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    • Reply To: My Dad Passed Away

      Dear Clover, my thoughts are with you at this time. My dad died on 5 Dec after many years with Myeloma. I hope that you are able to find peace, but it is early days and it’s ok to grieve. Give your…

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