The Myeloma Beacon

Independent, up-to-date news and information for the multiple myeloma community.
Home page Deutsche Artikel Artículos Españoles

Forums

General questions and discussion about multiple myeloma (i.e., symptoms, lab results, news, etc.) If unsure where to post, use this discussion area.

Re: Did my lifestyle cause my multiple myeloma?

by antelope1225 on Tue May 23, 2017 2:43 pm

I am so sorry, Terry.

I wish there were something I could say to encourage you, but I cannot think of what to say except that I have 2 daughters around the age of your daughter and I am so sorry.

Cathy

antelope1225
Name: Cathy1225
Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself
When were you/they diagnosed?: May 25 2012
Age at diagnosis: 55

Re: Did my lifestyle cause my multiple myeloma?

by bluemountain on Mon Jun 26, 2017 9:38 am

It would be almost funny if were not so sad! I stopped my crazy lifestyle when I was hitting near 40. I work in the music business, where things can get crazy, but I manged to lose from 335 - 215 pounds, I quit smoking, and I quit drinking – completely on all of these, and have never turned back. 17 year since smoking, 12 since drinking, and I currently weigh 210. I guess being healthy is going to help in the fight and, after 6 years now, it probably has, but I thought I may have stopped potential problems but it appears it was too late.

bluemountain

Re: Did my lifestyle cause my multiple myeloma?

by Jack0305 on Sun Jul 02, 2017 8:56 pm

I now understand life is more important than anything.

Living a healthy lifestyle with less stress can give you many years on this beautiful planet. Oh, God, it is too late I guess for me.

Jack0305
Name: Jack
Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
When were you/they diagnosed?: 33

Re: Did my lifestyle cause my multiple myeloma?

by Mike F on Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:19 pm

Jack -

May I ask where you are in your myeloma process at this point? Were you diagnosed recently and have you started any therapy?

Mike

Mike F
Name: Mike F
Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
When were you/they diagnosed?: May 18, 2012
Age at diagnosis: 53

Previous

Return to Multiple Myeloma