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"Myeloma cancer care"

About: Belfast City Hospital / Clinical Haematology Cancer Centre (NICCO) / Haematology (Clinical) Clinical Haematology / Acute Oncology/haematology Unit Clinical Haematology / Bridewater Suite - Haematology

(as the patient),

I was diagnosed with myeloma a year ago and started induction therapy treatment with combination of different medications that had a big impact on my daily life due to associated immunosuppression, neuropathy and fatigue. Having completed the first line of treatment I then underwent intensive chemotherapy and stem cell transplant, following which I am still recovering. I have recently started the maintenance therapy treatment and thanks to the ongoing support from not only the immediate Haematology department team and the Cancer Centre team at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust but also from the Friends of Cancer Centre I am learning to live with myeloma as best as I possibly can. Their understanding, kindness and practical support in getting me mobilising has been invaluable to my journey of accepting my condition and moving forward with it with a genuine sense of hope. 

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Response from Debbie McKelvey, Haematology Nurse, Haematology, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust 4 months ago
Debbie McKelvey
Haematology Nurse, Haematology,
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Submitted on 09/12/2024 at 12:04
Published on Care Opinion at 12:04


Thank you for sharing your story of dealing with myeloma from diagnosis until now. The entire haematology team are here to support you throughout this journey, I am glad to know you have felt that support as you have been cared for as both an inpatient and an outpatient. Friends of the Cancer Centre are an invaluable support system which I am glad to know you have accessed. Please continue to let us all know how we can help you in any way as you continue on this journey knowing that we are with you every step of the way..

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