Still fighting

2-5Years

Harish T. on August 11, 2021

I was Diagnosed with:

Multiple myeloma

Employment Status:

Now unemplyment

Gender/Age:

Male/49

Type and Description of Treatments:

I got treatment in still 2019 Dec with valcde and linalidomide. After that I did bone marrow transplant auto logs in 2020 Feb at Loyola Hospital Chicago. After that it’s relapse again in June 2020. After that I did car T cell transplant as a research patient in NYP Hospital in October 2020 New York. Unfortunately it’s relapse again in Feb 2021. After that, now I’m on at dara,cyprolcs and pomalyst. Doctor said it’s under control now.

How do you feel today?

It’s ok now.

Since the diagnosis, what has changed in your life?

Socially very change. Financially is also unbelievable change. Family support is very good .

What is going well for you right now?

I hope everything going well. Only be positive.

What has been the most challenging thing about having cancer?

Main challenge social and financial.

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

From 2019 Dec

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

Many of my life goals are not fullfilled now.

What is your work arrangement right now? What are your hours?

Now not working.

Since the diagnosis, what has changed in your work life?

After diagnosis life is lock.

What has helped you continue to work the most?

Its help most because you are little busy with something else.

What advice do you have for others trying to work through treatment?

Be positive.

How have you dealt with any side effects of treatment?

Talking, seeing favorite programme on TV. Some religious activities.

If "today's you" could give advice to "day-of-diagnosis you," what would you say?

Thats good