New diagnosis

So sorry to hear of your DH’s diagnosis. You have come to the right place for support as you go through this. This forum has helped me and my DW who has Early Onset Alzheimer’s diagnosed 3 years ago at the age of 53. Read all you can about this disease and start early on getting your POA and DPOA while your DH can still understand and sign the proper documents. We got all our affairs in order right away even though I thought we had plenty of time. Glad I did as now my DW Alzheimer’s has really progressed in this past year. Continue to lean on all of us as your journey continues. ❤️

Good morning. I am so sorry you are dealing with both alzheimer's and a blood cancer. My husband is 74 and is also at the moderate stage and has a different blood cancer, multiple myleloma. This is a wonderful site for information on alzheimer's/dementia. He was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment 6 years ago. The multiple myeloma diagnosis was made 4 1/2 years ago. Three months later, while getting ready for a stem cell transplant, we had a house fire and had to find a new place to live. As previously suggested, see an elder care attorney and get all your documents in order. We jsut finished this process which took us 6 months. My first word of advice is start a notebook, if you haven't already, to take with you to all appointments for both oncology and neurology. The specialties live in two different worlds!! Don't let your cancer team push you into treatments that you haven't researched and discussed with family, neurology and your primary care provider. My husband's myeloma is overdue to return. He has a CT scan scheduled for 1:30 today so we will have more information shortly. The oncology team has to be reminded constantly that my husband has significant memory issues. They do not look at the whole person. Having alzheimer's makes everything harder. We have talked about the CT scan today many times but just getting there and accomplishing that is and will be exhausting. My husband had his last MRI about 9 months ago and said he would never have another one. Be sure the technicians are aware of your husband's memory issues and ask to accompany him as far as they will let you go so you are close by. I can message you directly if you are okay with that as I have other things I would be able to share that might be helpful. Hugs to you as you begin this journey. Lean on the people on this site for guidance and support. Barb