Scots Dad Faces Heartbreaking Diagnosis After Skipping Christmas Dinner

Two dedicated brothers from Midlothian are undertaking an emotionally challenging task in memory of their father, who has been diagnosed with blood cancer. cancer following difficulty eating his food Christmas dinner.

Emer and Kealan Delaney, hailing from Straiton, are participating in the Edinburgh Marathon For the half marathon, they aspire to raise a minimum of £1,500 for Myeloma UK following their father Jim’s diagnosis in 2020, as reported. Edinburgh Live.

Jim, aged 66, experienced unusual fatigue and unexplained weight loss leading up to Christmas in 2019. The situation became critical when he found it difficult to eat his food. Christmas Dinner was followed by debilitating back pain.

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The doctors quickly shared the startling information that Jim was diagnosed with myeloma, an uncommon type of blood disorder. cancer that develops within the bone marrow.

Emer, who is 27 years old, stated: "We observed that he had lost some weight and seemed unusually drowsy, but what really alerted us was the severe backache and his loss of appetite for his favorite dishes over Christmas. It became clear to us that something wasn’t right."

The first thing we did after his diagnosis was search for information about myeloma online, which led us to discover Myeloma UK. Having access to these resources made understanding the condition much easier. I aim to fundraise for Myeloma UK; this would show me what I’m capable of achieving and make my father proud. Life is short, so why not seize the opportunity to contribute something meaningful?

The aim is that if he experiences another relapse, there will be alternative treatments and fresh choices available to ensure he maintains a high quality of life.

Emer remembered that Jim, from Edinburgh For some time now, he hadn't been acting like his usual self. Following numerous visits to the general practitioner over several weeks, Jim was referred for a blood test.

The family subsequently got a concerned call from the GP instructing Jim to head over there immediately. hospital at his earliest convenience. He was diagnosed with myeloma in January 2020 at the age of 61.

“It came as quite a surprise,” stated Emer. “One day, my father was taking a stroll when his phone suddenly rang, and it was the GP informing him that he had to head over to the hospital.” hospital I needed to call my mum and dad soon as possible to tell them, 'There’s an issue.' He received his diagnosis promptly.

The medical staff were greatly surprised that he could manage to take a stroll, considering how advanced his myeloma was. This really encapsulates what kind of person my father is.

Jim underwent chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Sadly, his cancer recurred last year, prompting another round of treatment. To attempt to control the disease, he was given a second stem cell transplant. cancer at bay.

Fortunately, he’s now stable and returned to work, which his kids describe as truly inspiring. "It’s incredible to see him back at work and thriving; all the materials and pamphlets from Myeloma UK have really made this challenging journey feel far less overwhelming," Emer went on to explain.

Her sibling Kealan, aged 31, mentioned: "Seeing my sister excel so much in last year’s half marathon and amass an incredible sum for Myeloma UK motivated me to undertake this challenge for such a worthy cause."

“I’m participating in this half-marathon to honour my father and all those impacted by myeloma. The event isn’t solely about reaching the finishing line; it’s also about demonstrating resilience, increasing public knowledge, and backing the remarkable efforts of this organisation.” charity Every stride I make is for him and the bravery he exhibits daily as he faces this challenge."

My father genuinely stands as my role model. Never have I encountered a man capable of sustaining such optimism and demonstrating unwavering resolve each and every day. Should he face even the harshest trials, he wouldn’t utter a complaint but would inquire about how your day went.

He'd go above and beyond for anybody and maintains a cheerful demeanor while doing it. This one’s for you, Dad; continue battling the good battle.

After completing the Edinburgh Last year, when Emer ran the half-marathon for Myeloma UK, she realized she was capable of completing the full marathon this time. Her achievement inspired her brother to sign up for the half-marathon as well.

Emer said: "Before the Edinburgh Last year, I hadn’t run at all before participating in a half marathon. This time around, I am tackling my very first full marathon—a real odyssey. In recent weeks, the training sessions have become increasingly demanding; however, whenever I hit the pavement, thoughts often drift towards the hurdles my father has encountered both inside and outside his personal life. hospital , along with his brave spirit to persevere.

Our family shares an incredibly strong bond, which we count ourselves fortunate to possess along with our robust support systems that sustain us and maintain our optimism. Given my father’s personal achievement of completing marathons, whenever challenges arise, I draw inspiration: 'I aspire to emulate him; I wish for his pride in me. If he could endure long treatment sessions, surely I am capable enough to run a marathon for him.'

Multiple myeloma is an incurable type of blood cancer. cancer That originates in the bone marrow — impacting more than 33,000 individuals throughout the UK, with over 2,300 cases recorded in Scotland.

Even though it is the third most prevalent kind of blood cancer Myeloma can be challenging to diagnose because its symptoms frequently get attributed to normal aging processes or less serious ailments. Although this condition cannot be cured, most patients find their myeloma manageable with appropriate treatment.

According to charity Myeloma UK, over a third of people with myeloma attend at least three appointments at their GP practice before getting a diagnosis.

To help out Emer and Kealan, you can visit their website. JustGiving page.

To learn more about myeloma or to contact Myeloma UK, visit their website. www.myeloma.org.uk Myeloma UK operates a complimentary Infoline accessible at 0800 980 3332.