Just Lost A Friend..

[237SJ]

To multiple myeloma. Found out about it this afternoon. I knew she had it but as I have always said about cancer - "Expect the unexpected" She got an infection and that was it and it hasn't really sunken in yet as it was such a shock. Thing is, life is short and maybe people should spend more time living their lives than wasting time argueing on here. Just saying..

[eve1974]

Im sorry to hear of your friend. Blood cancer is devastating and any infection deemed minor (even a cold) for a "normal" person can often end the life of someone with blood cancer. Im so sad for your friend and their family too.

We know this as my husband is fighting Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. He's winning but many others are not and desperately need a stem cell match!

Please will you each consider joining the stem cell registry -

it is a gift of LIFE you can easily give whilst you yourself are still alive. it involves registering online (free) posting off a cheek swab kit (free)

I can give lots of details but really the site https://www.dkms.org.uk/en(UK) or dkms.org (usa) give the info far clearer than I ever could.

Most countries have a registry but not many people know about it. You are not automatically on the registry if you give blood etc so please ASK to join stem cell registry.

[eve1974]

Sorry here is the correct link https://www.dkms.org.uk/en

[tamborine]

Son's friend died at OIW and son said he wanted to attend the funeral. I warned him he was unfit to travel but I think he attended with his pal regardless. No word from him yet & cant contact the pal.

[murraymints]

how worrying for you Tambo ..hope he makes contact soon..

[tamborine]

At 45y he is responsible for his actions. I can only wait & see & not blame others if he acts stupidly.

[Peter Pedant]

sorry to hear of the diagnosis Tillie
You are aware of the ltd time - use it wisely !
( NHL myself)

[LadyCG]

237, Tambo, Millie ... thinking of you all.

[Arksided]

OP.. sorry to read of your loss, my condolences.

Ladyga ga.. I'm sure your son will be fine and let you know, he may take after his Mum. Xx

[Old_Geezer]

Sorry to hear.

However discussion whether here or elsewhere can be part of one's preferred life experiences.

My hopes that you get over your tragic loss before too long.

[gness]

Sorry for the loss of your friend, 237......I lost a special friend ten years ago and I miss her every day......

And yes...life is short.....too short for all this bickering and trying to get one over....take care...x