[SomeCallMeTim]

My father suffered from that. At the time it had its onset (1984) the expected survival was around 5 years (my father saw 3 of that).

My mother was diagnosed with MM in 1979, a week before I left home for college. They told her to expect 2-3 years. She survived 4.5 years.. until, just after I had finished college. Which, was a promise Jesus made to her two days after my birth... but, that's another story.

My first cousin was diagnosed in 1986. He only survived one year.

A great friend of my just passed from MM last year, after 15 years of treatment. So, it's definitely getting better.

Funny thing... just a week or so ago, my wife and I were driving and heard Brokaw on the radio. His voice sounded weak, and lispy. I told her, "Wow... Tom doesn't SOUND good... I wonder how he looks?".

Then, days later... I heard the bad news.

[coop223]

I wouldn't wish this cancer in anyone. I've lived it for two years and it sucks. It's treatable, not cureable. Chemo, stem cell transplants, and more chemo. Not knowing when it's going to reappear blows. It's an ugly cancer.