My Multiple Myeloma Treatment Journey

My mother was put on hospice at about the same time as my diagnosis. Both of my sisters have had breast cancer. My youngest sister died at about 40 from inflammatory breast cancer, after a ten year battle with it. My other sister had ductal cell breast cancer and is living life. She is taking care of my mother, who lives in anther state.

I am 65, diagnosed in February 2025 with almost exact MM profile as you, lambda light chain no abnormal chromosomes. My myeloma M spikes have dropped by 90% since treatment began it almost the same medication regiment is yourself except I am not getting IVIG, there is no discussion of stem cell transplant or Car-T therapy. I have not experienced any issues with dizziness, but I’ve had a recent trouble with styes in both eyes which I’m going to be using warm compresses, eye drops, and I’m going to go on a doxycycline regimen. i’m very sorry to hear that your family has been hit so hard with cancer. I’m sure that only adds to your stress levels which is hard enough with this disease already. I have had only moderate support from my wife. She has many more priorities besides me. i’m glad your wife and family is very supportive of you. You are very fortunate in that regard. I wish you well and that you continue to respond to your therapies! 

Thank you for sharing your treatment journey and the positive mindset you're maintaining through this challenging time. Having such strong support from your medical team, family, and spouse can make a tremendous difference in managing both the physical and emotional aspects of a cancer diagnosis. The dietary changes you've made show real dedication to your health, and it's completely understandable that giving up favorite foods like pepperoni pizza feels difficult - many patients in this community have faced similar adjustments and found creative ways to enjoy new foods over time.