One more welcome here @dbont . Colleen kindly invited me to meet you and share my thoughts with you. I was diagnosed with MGUS in 2002 and smoldering myeloma in 2004. I have aspects of that journey in my profile, but know that I was in care of a specialist at Mayo Clinic in MN and monitored every 3 months by my local oncologist until 2016 when treatment was first indicated. I was one of those "back burner" patients Ginger mentioned who continued to live life without concern until it was time get to work. I was not about to be held hostage by fear, especially fear of something that might never happen. Fast forward to February 2023. I am 81 years old, coming out of remission and again watching and waiting. And the back burner has been used again. We all will suggest that you arm yourself with information, stay close with your faith based sources if appropriate, have a support system, and be your own best advocate. I will also suggest that you make Connect a reliable source of information, encouragement, and strength. Please consider help that has come since your initial contact, and let us know if we are meeting your needs and what else we may do for you.
Peace, Nancy