T Xmom and Kevin:
The staging of Multiple Myeloma is very subjective. I was told there is no stage 1V by my docto, (oncologist) and other doctors say there is. So who are you to believe So do your best to stay healthy, and look at everything you can do to help yourselves. It is only the power of the mind that keeps us going and surviving against all odds. I was told I had stage lV and my doc said there is no stage 1V and I told her then I must be dead....All the best to all of you as you will survive longer than anyone else can tell you. Take it into your own hands. Any one who seeks some alternative treatment write me a private email or go to www.cancercenter.com and see what they offer along with their traditional medicine. We will over come..MMS
On 2/28/2008
K. C. wrote:
Good Evening TxMom;
"I have read about stage 3 doesn't sound good and the life expetency is not as long as I would have hoped. I know its all statisical but still, I would like some input."
I, too, am stage III, 49 y.o. and if you can believe the surveys/tests you take on the internet I was expected to live to be 82!
Last time at the Drs. we were talking about improved life expectancies and he told me people are now surviving 10 years! I asked him if he could guarantee me 10 more years. He told me "no guarantees for 10 but you should make at least 5 more."
I don't know if that's the answer you seek but I will caution you on your journey. Take the advice of the people who post here and live and enjoy each day as if it were your last. If you focus on the end you will become sad and bitter!
Take care;
Kevin