Hello: I just got on board today to this site. I thought if I could help or meet others who are dealing with these diseases it would be good. My husband also has had heart failure since chemo. and has diabetes. He has taken oral chemo of dexamethasone and thalidomide. He is currently not producing new cells but suffers the damage from the diseases and his previous state of health and the side effects of the medications. I finally got a good heart to heart with one of our doctors at the clinic and she said my husband is on a downward curve. There will short ups, but we are going down. My husband is in denial and will not follow most of what the doctors ask now. Because of his emotional state, and temperment, I have re-evaluated my support system and I am getting emotional support. My faith with God carries me daily.