CancerCompass message board discussion started by leonard2 on 10/24/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17371,0.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am a 45 year old female, recently diagnosed with MM 3 months ago.  My life has been turn completely around.  I am now home-bound with a walker and uses a wheelchair if I go somewhere requiring me to walk long distance.  My 14 year old son is having a hard time adjusting to this situation.  Emotionally, prayer, family and friend are the only thing that give me hope.  I had a great job (4 years) and recently brought a new car and home.  My worries are the disease, my changes after radiation, chemo and a transplant.  I also worry about my financial situation, which is a big concern.  I applied for social security and they won't make a decision for another 3 months, until my disease is more stable.  Which will be a total of 6 months without assistance.  Does anyone know my changes of getting assistance or maybe being able to return to work after my transplant?  I was told less than 5% of people my age get the disease.  Is there anyone can relate to my situation?  leonard2 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT