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hi everyone

just a quick update: I had the second anniversary of my stem cell transplant this week and while it brought back some bad memories and caused a deal of depression for a few days, thanks to it I am still here - and still breathing! My bloods continue to be good and the myeloma is still dormant which is a relief :)
 

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Thanks for the update and the good news. Hoping for many more happy anniversaries..
 

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Great news all round. When I saw that this thread had a new post I was wondering whether it was an update or someone spamming the forum again. Glad to hear that things are going well for you. Kinda hard to believe it has been two years.
 
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+1 ^!!

And an updated nice new avatar seems to have emerged a while or so ago.




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Keep on moving mate even on bad days. A walk enjoying nature can at times fill the bill.
 
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Good news. We're so lucky to live in an age where medicine has made such progress. Hope the good news keeps coming.
 

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Congratulations on tha anniversary of your recovery. Many more of them.
 
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hi everyone

just a quick update: I had the second anniversary of my stem cell transplant this week and while it brought back some bad memories and caused a deal of depression for a few days, thanks to it I am still here - and still breathing! My bloods continue to be good and the myeloma is still dormant which is a relief :)

Hi Nicky - great news! Hope that all remains stable and in another two years you can give us the same post - good luck! Dave :)
 
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Nicky - great news. I will continue to pray that you will have many more healthy years to come.

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Hey there Nickyr. Great to hear from ya...and great to hear things are well. Thanks for posting & update!:)

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From one Cancer Warrior to another, Congratulations nickyr on your second anniversary and hope you have many more to come. Glad to see that your blood counts are good and thoughts and prayers they stay that way. I've been on the "Wait & Watch Stage" with CLL for the last 5 years. Hopefully I won't need treatment.
 
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Thank you everyone once again for your comments. They really do mean a lot and help with my positivity. You good people are the main reason I've been a member here for nearly 10 years!

ProTruckDriver - keep fighting the fight mate. I too hope you never need treatment and can keep the leukaemia at bay naturally. Live, eat and drink as healthily as you possibly can :)
 

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hi everyone

just a quick update: I had the second anniversary of my stem cell transplant this week and while it brought back some bad memories and caused a deal of depression for a few days, thanks to it I am still here - and still breathing! My bloods continue to be good and the myeloma is still dormant which is a relief :)

So very glad to hear it!

My mother-in-law has not had any recurrence of MM since her stem cell transplant 10 years ago at Johns Hopkins. As far as I'm concerned, it's a miracle. It wasn't an easy process to undergo by any means, but the result has been amazing, all things considered.
 
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What they said ^
Good to know you're still doing well. :)
 
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So very glad to hear it!

My mother-in-law has not had any recurrence of MM since her stem cell transplant 10 years ago at Johns Hopkins. As far as I'm concerned, it's a miracle. It wasn't an easy process to undergo by any means, but the result has been amazing, all things considered.

10 years! Wow. If I get anywhere near that I'll be happy.
 
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hi everyone

just a quick update: I had the second anniversary of my stem cell transplant this week and while it brought back some bad memories and caused a deal of depression for a few days, thanks to it I am still here - and still breathing! My bloods continue to be good and the myeloma is still dormant which is a relief :)

Looks like your 4 year anniversary is just around the corner! How are you doing?
 

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Oh Nick, I am so sorry to hear your bad news. I have had prostate cancer so understand a little of what you are going through. Like others I will include you in my prayers and hope that this difficult time passes quickly for you and that you make a successful recovery.
Don't hesitate to PM me or post on your progress here at any time, I'm sure that I speak for all of us when I say that we are happy to offer any support we can.
 

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