Multiple Myeloma (Bone Marrow Cancer) My Cancer Journey.

What problems were you experiencing you felt were preemptive to your cancer that you ignored?

 

I went through 7 or 8 years with reoccurring lung and breathing issues. all my Blood work came back normal. My protein levels were elevated but still in the normal range. I do not feel anything was "ignored" during this period in late January 2017. I started having some pelvic pain. And three weeks later I was told I was at stage 1. We caught it real early. A lot of people do not find out until they break a bone or bones. Or are in some form of Kidney failure.

 

Thanks. You never know how strong you are until it is time to be that strong.
As for difficult I would be lying if I said it is not tough sometimes. The hardest part is not being able to do the things I used to do. I get tired easier than I used to. people tell me "you do not look like you have cancer" not every cancer patient is thin and losing hair. I been there and done that.

ANYBODY ON HERE THAT HAS CANCER OR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH CANCER THAT WANTS / NEEDS TO TALK JUST GIVE ME A YELL AND WE WILL GO THROUGH IT TOGETHER.

 

Ah OK. Thanks for the elaboration.

I’m glad to hear the cancer is under control and I hope it remains that way.

 

Excellent news!Been a while since I looked at this thread. Good to know you are in remission for now. So any plans on hunting or you still pretty weak?

 

Thanks! , I am already back hog hunting, Just being real careful not to fall as my Bones are still on the mend. Been mostly hunting out of a side by side right now but I will also hunt out of a tree stand in my favorite spot.
The guy's I hunt with are overly careful of/for me. Life is good

 

very cool! just be super careful in a tree stand--and wear a harness! Also let your family know when and where your stand is and when you expect to be home after a hunt, in case something happens. Good to hear you are doing good!

 

Very good news. I hope it continues. I don't go hunting any more but I still fish when there is water in the rivers.

 

Great news to hear your cancer free. i just joined the forum myself. I had cancer last year stomach cancer chemo and the removal of my stomach we are good to go. Hope you keep getting them clean scans brother

 

10-4, My Hunting buddies know exactly where I am at all times. My Wife does not have a clue where I hunt in the swamp or it would be
Fishing would be fun if Georgia had any water

 

Thanks, I hope it stays gone for a long time. I have Family in Farmington, I love visiting NM.

 

Glad you are doing better Cancer Sucks. Cancer will take you to some dark places if you let it.

 

Yes sir it can and will. Attitude is 1/2 of it

 

How are you doing? Wife got good news. Her's is low grade, slow growing.

 

@dlopan I am doing ok. Just get tired easy. I am Glad your Wife got some good news. Tell Her to stay after it with the best treatment She can find. Keep me posted.

 

Good luck! Eat healthy, stay hydrated and as active as you can! Follow the real docs (not the quacks)!

 

For everyone that has been following me THANK YOU, I have not posted in awhile because I have been doing good and living life .

Some of you have posted on here along with me, Please send updates I love hearing from everyone.

Please everyone have a safe and Happy New Year. God Bless.

 

So in Jan it was time to renew my Chemo prescription. I phoned it in and the tech said all was good. 15 min later I get a text message to call back to a different 800#. I call them back and a tech told me my monthly deductible had went up. I was paying $46 a month for 3 Chemo pills. He informed me that my new copay would be $5000.00 per month and insurance would pay their part and it was $4900.00. So $9,900.00 between me and the ins company for 3 pills each month.
I told him to hold the order. Three day's on the phone with my Dr. office and they got me some help for 2019. and now my new copay is $10.00 per month for the 3 pills I need for each cycle.
It is so good to have resources!!! This is why some people die because they cannot afford their meds.

I kicked the bed leg on Dec 29th going to pee in the middle of the night Anyway I thought it might be broke but it finally started to move for me it is still swollen. Broken bones are a real hazard with this Bone Cancer. had my January Dr. Visit today and all is good. Xray showed NO broken bones.

 

My Cancer is still at Zero, But the chemo I take three times a month to keep it that way sure has been kicking my butt lately.
All those fighting Cancer keep up the good work and tell your caregivers I said thank you for all they do.

 

Keep kicking ass Bill!