Hi. I an very sorry to hear about your mom. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 MM almost 7 years ago. She passed away November 2007.
We were told most everyone who has MM is not diagnosed until state 3 because there are almost symptoms until now. She under went a Stem Cell Transplant almost immediately following the diagnosis. I would recommend this. It bought her 2 1/2 years of. a decent life. After that she under went Thalidmyde (?) Velcade, Revamid, trails, and on. My mom too was healthy had lost weight only due to a diet she was purposely on.
This is a very ugly disease. I will tell you never to give up hope and truly live each day as if it maybe the last. Take it from me it sneaks up on you when you least expect it.
Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you.
Marie
Brownsburg, IN