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new partner diagnosis multiple myeloma

gayeh
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my partner and i have been together for four years and are very happy. we are 71 and 69. we live in Wiltshire and he has just been diagnosed with MM. we do not know the stage yet, treatment has not begun yet.

he is counting on me to be the informed one - so far.

i am seeking support as i am from Toronto and all of my friends, family are there. i have very few people in UK - only my partner’s friends. this is fine but i still must find my own way through this as i will be his primary carer while he is undergoing probably 12 months of treatment in total.

all recommendations and suggestions will be very appreciated. i have had so e experience with cancer - breast (my best friend who is a dr. in Toronto) and a close man friend who passed away six years ago from pancreatic.

i look forward to hearing from Cancer Research UK regarding resources.

very sincerely,

g

  • Hi gayeh,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of the situation with your partner - I hope you're getting on OK, it sounds like you are dealing with some uncertainty while waiting to hear more about next steps, which I know can be difficult.

    I'm glad that you've found this forum and I hope it can be helpful for you, and that you get some more replies to your post here soon. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to find other relevant discussions and people to connect with, if you'd like to.

    We have information about myeloma on our website, in case this is useful at any point.

    If ever you'd like to talk things through with someone, our nurses are available on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    We are always here if ever you need it and as I say, hopefully the forum can be a support for you.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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