by Susie | Oct 13, 2010 | Multiple myeloma, Uncategorized
A very clever compassionate fellow MM sufferer and such a dear person Paula over at http://feresaknit.wordpress.com/ sent a brilliant surprise for Hamada today. I don’t know how to thank her for filling our day with such fun and delight but having...
by Susie | Oct 9, 2010 | Health Issues, Multiple myeloma, Uncategorized
A return visit again yesterday to the renal clinic brought more bad news I’m afraid. Hamada’s creatinine level is now at 530 (eGFR10 ish) and discussion about dialysis did not go well either. As Hamada’s arm veins are now badly damaged from...
by Susie | Sep 27, 2010 | Love poems, Multiple myeloma, Poetry, Uncategorized
All did sparkle that special night jewelled eyes and delicious delights, hand painted candles on ‘twinkling’ tables we laughed in fun and conversation. Gathered together from near and far in atmospheric fun filled bar, shining ladies and handsome men...
by Susie | Sep 24, 2010 | Articles., Carers Support, Multiple myeloma, Uncategorized
As Hamada approaches three years since his Stem Cell Transplant which undoubtedly saved his life, we are eternally grateful for the extra years he has obtained from this procedure. So many of us debate about which way treatment for Multiple Myeloma should evolve. What...
by Susie | Sep 9, 2010 | Health Issues, Love poems, Multiple myeloma, Poetry, Uncategorized
As Summer fades and the air is filled with signs of Autumn. As the leaves start their change in colour and their sprinkling fall; the rhythm and flow of life continues its clever path. This in-between state that suspends betwixt the seasons is all my heart desires. To...
by Susie | Aug 24, 2010 | Health Issues, Multiple myeloma, Uncategorized
Just to let you know that Hamada has completed his first week on Revlimid and so far so good. Back ache which he is coping with but no feelings of sickness or other worrying symptoms so far. Hamada is of course very weary but managing to eat well. First early...
