[Tom S]

Courage and Strength...our mother at 78

by Tom S on Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:54 am

In August of 2010, our mother was diagnosed with stage II Mutiple Myeloma. Not having any symptoms other than an intestinal infection my sister and I were completely blown away by her diagnosis. Being a strong willed individual....walking 3 to 4 miles a day...maintaining her huge lawn and garden...we thought how could this happen to her.
It is now March 4, 2011 and just a little over six months after her diagnosis she has completed 4 rounds of RVD therapy and undergone a successful stem cell transplant on February 9, 2011. She has had her ups and downs but thankfully mostly ups!!!
We should all be encourage by her magnificent attitude and strength.

[sylvia]

Re: Courage and Strength...our mother at 78

by sylvia on Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:20 pm

Tom, "courage and strength" are the perfect words to describe your mother! All of her walking must have paid off; she must have been in excellent condition to go through RVD and a transplant. It takes a lot of courage to go through that kind of treatment at her age.

Best wishes to you, your mom, and you entire family. Thanks for sharing and keep us updated.

[turbineman]

Re: Courage and Strength...our mother at 78

by turbineman on Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:20 pm

Wonderful story, thank you for sharing it. It shows what hope and courage can do and she has that!

Hugh

[Sarah]

Re: Courage and Strength...our mother at 78

by Sarah on Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:38 pm

Tom: I'm interested to know where your mom went for the SCT.

Surprised that any facility would attempt this, at her age.

Congratulations on having such a strong mother!!

Sarah

[Tom S]

Re: Courage and Strength...our mother at 78

by Tom S on Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:49 pm

Sarah,
Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. is where is received her SCT. Wonderful staff and a fantastic hospital.