[RedDog]

Re: Working with multiple myeloma

by RedDog on Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:58 am

Marie64 wrote:
> I am curious how many continue to work after diagnosis and if not, when did
> you decide that you couldn't do it anymore? What issues have you
> encountered with insurance coverage for treatment?

Hello. I went through 5 weeks of raditaion, 10 weeks of chemo, and a stem cell transplant. I went back to work 90 days after my transplant. Would have been sooner, but I work in Afghanistan. I was ready to work at about 7 weeks post transplant. No issues with my insurance at all.

[Betty Jo]

Re: Working with multiple myeloma

by Betty Jo on Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:49 pm

As a fulltime 30 plus year realtor I chose to continue working with the cooperation of my manager and also a good friend associate who does my photos and fills in when I am getting treatments. It has been good for me because keeping a positive attitude and helping people is important to me. Our grown sons and their families live in South Carolina and China so while they stay in touch and visit we do have time on our hands. My friends and associates have helped with a Relay for Life Team and I participate in fundraisers for our annual Habitat for Humanity build. My husband and friends have been supportive of my choice to stay active and feeling normal is meaningful to me. When tired I rest or get help but its all been good. Even while harvesting and receiving my autologous transplant at Vanderbilt we carried my laptop and I updated everyone and managed my real estate practice from there.The team of doctors there told me even for my age (65 at the time) they felt I was doing better than most. My mother always stressed that staying busy keeps one from feeling sorry for themself and as a country girl I believe in a work ethic and that to give is to receive.