Many many thanks for the kind words, they are a booster.
Just an update, 24hr urine sample in the lab, letter today booking an ultrasound and chest xrays for next Thursday.
Saw cancer specialist last Friday (
a rather gorgeous unmarried asian lady with deep black eyes, looking forward to being under her 
).
Not sure yet when the bone sample will be taken but will let you know.
Peter, the doc said initially any chemo will be taken orally as they think they caught the beginning of it. Which I suppose is good news.
Have had back pains ever since my accident in '76, where my back hurts most is not the area of concern although that aches regularly as well. It's not easy to tell deep musculary pain from a bone pain.
With regard to the 'bense jones paraprotein' , I'm halfway there with my name - Jones.