I can make it...

5+Years

Thomas B. on September 16, 2014

I was Diagnosed with:

Multiple Myeloma

Employment Status:

Unemployed

Gender/Age:

Male/60

Type and Description of Treatments:

I have undergone treatment for Multiple myelomaa for the last six years. Right now I am on Revlimid for the last year and I am doing well.

How do you feel today?

I do not feel well today. I am well and somewhat happy a little miserable and angry at myself.

Since the diagnosis, what has changed in your life?

I have been confined to my home because of the thought of infection and I want a change.

What is going well for you right now?

I can type on my keyboard, the neuropathy in my fingers and feet has changed and I can type again. While my feet and toes has changed and I am once again able to jump on my toes for the first time in six years.

What is not going well for you right now?

My attitude. I know I have to adapt to my self but I am having problems.

What has been the most challenging thing about having cancer?

Surviving the Bone Marrow Transplant

When difficulties overwhelm you, where do you go for support?

Prayer and My wife

How have your long-term goals or life goals changed since diagnosis?

I have not had a long-term goals or life goals since my diagnosis. I am having problems with comming up with acceptable goals.