Comments on: Personal Perspective: Former Football Star And Young Father “Dominates” Cancer With Optimism, Information, And Support

By: Phil Brabbs

Phil Brabbs — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:25:00 +0000

Hi Marcella,
Sounds like you and I have followed similar paths. I was diagnosed in 2008 and I had follow up blood work done every 3 months as we waited to see what the disease was doing. You can see how our journey has unfolded by going to our blog. Leave me a comment with your email address and I would be more than happy to share in person what we have learned.
-Phil
http://mmfordummies.blogspot.com

By: Funmi Adewale

Funmi Adewale — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:31:22 +0000

Hi Marcella, The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Web site gives information on what the different test numbers mean. In particular, two MMRF pages, Diagnosis and Staging and Prognostic Factors, explain blood cell and protein numbers. It's a lot of information, but don't be overwhelmed; take things one step at a time. Most importantly, please be sure to discuss your results with your health care provider. I hope this has been helpful. - Funmi

By: marcella cox

marcella cox — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:39:40 +0000

HELLO OCT OF 2008 WAS THE 1ST TIME I HEAR OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA . COME HOME FROM THE DR.’S MIXES UP WHAT DO I HAVE ? ON LINE WHAT I SAW WAS MAKING ME CRY. BUT AFTER THAT START TO READ MANY THINGS ABOUT IT . THIS FEB WILL GO BACK TO THE DR’S HAVE( BEEN GOING EVERY THREE MONTHS) CELL ARE GOING CRAZY SO WILL START A TREATMENT . I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TELL ME ABOUT THE NUMBERS CAN YOU HELP ME