Before March 2008 I had never heard of Myeloma. To be diagnosed with it in an orthopaedic clinic at the Royal Liverpool Hospital was a shock. To be told that it was treatable but not curable was devastating. To be told that it was a rare form of cancer was traumatic. So began a life changing experience for me personally and for my family and friends.
I have been undergoing radiotherapy and two different types of chemotherapy one called CDT and the other Velcade PAD to try to get the Myeloma under control to allow for a stem cell transplant. Until control is achieved stem cell transplant is not an option. So fingers crossed that control will be achieved.
My family have been marvellous. Support is readily available and accepted gratefully as there are many things I am just not able to do from dressing to personal hygiene which my wife assists me with to household jobs which Ian, James and Jessica and their respective partners take care of.
The consultants at the RLH have been fantastic the nursing staff on 7Y, the chemotherapy ward, have been supportive and efficient as I see them twice a week for treatment.
So why support Myeloma UK through this run. As a rare cancer it does not get the funding that more common cancers get. Every penny is welcome and I hope that you will take the time to support the runners and in doing so Myeloma UK and indirectly me and others like me.
Thank you
Geoff Woodruff
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