Chemotherapy

[Diidee]

Hi was diagnosed in October 2016 with Multiple myeloma.

Have been on oral chemo "Hydrea" ever since with dosage increasing usually following blood tests. My hematologist has just contacted me 2 day this treatment is no longer working.

Need 2 go onto "Interferon" could anyone plz tell me a bit about this drug.

Thanks

[Katekat]

Hi @Diidee, 

How are you doing today?

There's a little bit on interferon here and what it is here and some more information here.

Our booklet, Understanding Myeloma and Immunotherapy are also worth a read.

Has anyone here had any experience with Interferon?

[Diidee]

Hi Kate

Thank u 4 information.

Am totally exhausted 2day & have no idea why.

Di

[Budgie]

Hi Diidee

You would be exhausted just because you have multiple myeloma.  Not too mention that any chemo can cause fatigue. 

I don’t know anything about the disease you have or Interferon but I do have fatigue. It’s my constant companion.  I can’t be on my feet for more than a few minutes before I need to sit down.   Makes me angry because there’s so much I want to do. 

Anyway, I hope the Interferon works for you.  Best of luck with it. 

Budgie

[Diidee]

Hi Budgie thank u 4 ur reply.

I hear u re: fatigue making u angry I get so frustrated with myself & the inability 2 do things or go places.

Cheers Di

[Diidee]

Hi thanks Budgie all the best 2 u xx

[Budgie]

Hi there Diidee, 

How are things going with your treatment?  Is the Interferon working?

Budgie