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Hi everyone, I've just been diagnosed with Myeloma which is in my spine, ribs, breastbone and hips. I'm feeling totally shellshocked and really need to talk to others who will understand how I'm feeling. My poor husband is trying to be so strong for us both but he keeps breaking down and crying so I don't want to let him know just how scared I am. I'm going into hospital next Tuesday for a marrow bone biopsy and to talk about what chemo etc I will have . Has anyone else on here had multiple Myeloma ? 

  • Dear Bijou, I really don't know what to say to you my lovely, but you must be honest with you hubby, hold each other, cry together and fight together. I  not a cancer suffer but I have supported a love one and all I can say we are tuffer than you think. You need all you strenght to fight my sweets. I know you are scared and it's hard to be weak and say you need help, but you must be honest with each other. Crying is so natural. I wish your family and you all the luck in the world. Keep strong and positive xxxxx

  • Hi Bijou

    Welcome to the forum but I am sad to see what has brought you here. Getting a cancer diagnosis is a massive shock and takes some coming to terms with. I have a different disease to you and wanted to suggest that if you go on the 'search forum' area on the blue/purple strip at the top of the page where you can type in a subject (ie Myeloma) and other previous discussions should come up. You can then post on that thread and hopefully talk to others going through the same.

    I am sure the emotional feelings are similar for us all, so please come to talk whenever you need - there will be many members who can relate to your difficulties.  Remember that the nurses here can be contacted on the free-phone telephone number shown at the bottom of the page, Mon to Fri during office hours. They are a wonderful bunch of people with lots of helpful information and support.

    If I don't hear from you in the next few days, good luck with the biopsy on Tuesday and let us know how you get on. Much love x

  • Hi Bijou,

    Glad you have had two replies. I agree with what both C Ryder and Max have said. I would just say this about crying. Its nature own saftey valve that allows us to release those pent up emotions that tend to build up at time like this. There is a song that says, "Grown men dont cry", But I feel men shouldnt be ashamed to cry for we also have feelings too. Also when we get married we share both the good times and the bad. So dont be afraid to talk openly and honestly with you husband about your fears and feelings.

    I wish you all the bst and please let us know how you get on, Brian.