[jeanmarie]

Multiple myeloma diagnosis October 2017

by jeanmarie on Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:32 am

Hello All,

As an intro­duction, I am a 62-year old female, diagnosed with stage II multiple myeloma in October.

My diagnosis stemmed from a broken rib in August (from rolling over in bed) and then increasing hip pain in September. CT scan revealed iliac bone lesions with a soft mass.

I just finished 3 cycles of Velcade, Revlimid and dexamethasone. I am scheduled for an autologous stem cell transplant on December 29 after high-dose chemotherapy.

The Beacon has become a great resource for information and moral support! Looking forward to being a part of this group.

[Mark Pouley]

Re: Multiple myeloma diagnosis October 2017

by Mark Pouley on Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:59 pm

As is often said here, welcome to the forum, we're all sorry you had to join us.

You will indeed find great information and support on these pages. I think everyone that has come here before you agrees on that.

A couple notes you may already know.

1) "stage" of multiple myeloma is a bit misleading as compared to other cancers. While "catching it early" is still a good thing, you will find many, many patients have had great treatment results even though they suffered some type of other "damage", like bone lesions, prior to diagnosis.

2) You should always try to consult with a myeloma specialist early in your treatment. This is a very particular disease and research on treatments is moving incredibly fast. Even if you don't have the ability to receive regular treatment from a specialist, you should have your case reviewed by one.

Good luck with your treatment and transplant. You will find a lot of information here about transplants and what to expect.