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Post by freecharlie on Jul 26, 2019 21:41:12 GMT
According to a quick google search it is not curable, but is treatable.
It also says that life expectancy after diagnosis 5-6 years. At that time my brother will just barely be 50.
He meets with a doctor next week. Hopefully it was caught early and he beats that life expectancy.
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Post by mikewozowski on Jul 26, 2019 21:52:15 GMT
we have a friend who had this. he seems to be cured and is past the 5 year mark. he did his treatment at m d anderson in houston.
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Post by Merge on Jul 26, 2019 21:54:48 GMT
I also know someone who has this cancer. It is being managed and he’s living a full life several years after diagnosis.
My best wishes to your brother.
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Post by elaine on Jul 26, 2019 22:00:01 GMT
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Post by frenchie on Jul 26, 2019 22:00:02 GMT
My cousin has (had?)it. She had a bone marrow transplant almost 2 years ago and is doing very well. There is no sign of the cancer in her blood now. Best wishes to your brother. It's devastating to get that diagnosis, but I think treatment for it is definitely advancing.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 26, 2019 23:12:01 GMT
My aunt has had stage 4 multiple myeloma for a couple of years now, but she’s in her 80s. She’s doing okay, gets tired easily, but mostly is just living her life. I wish him as full a recovery as possible ... he’s too damn young for this crap!!  |
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 27, 2019 12:37:05 GMT
I'm sorry. Cancer sucks. I hope he beats the odds.
There are new drugs coming out all the time. That is what helps my DH.
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Post by J u l e e on Jul 27, 2019 12:58:46 GMT
Be encouraged! So many stories of survival and life already here on this thread. Wishing for many many years full of life for your brother!
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Post by mom on Jul 27, 2019 14:47:18 GMT
Cancer sucks! Best wishes for your brother! Keep us posted on how he is doing!
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