multiple myeloma awareness

“Each day is different and you do what you can” — Member Rick shares his story for Myeloma Action Month

A few weeks ago, we shared Marcia’s story for Myeloma Action Month. Today, we’re introducing Rick (ricktowner), another member of the multiple myeloma community. Before he was diagnosed in 2012, Rick and his wife led active lives volunteering in private, state and federal parks. Now in remission, he still travels when he can and rides […]

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“It does not define me!” Member Marcia shares her story for Myeloma Action Month

March is Myeloma Action Month, a time to raise awareness for the second most common blood cancer that affects 750,000 people worldwide — and over 2,500 PatientsLikeMe members. One of those members is Marcia (marcia_holman), who was given six months to live when she was diagnosed. Fifteen years later, Marcia sat down with us to

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“Myeloma has not affected my day-to-day life” – PatientsLikeMe member AbeSapien shares his experience during Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, and to keep the awareness going strong, we’re sharing our recent interview with PatientsLikeMe myeloma community member Bob, also known as AbeSapien. The happily-married, long-time data processing expert spoke about his diagnosis experience with myeloma, the economic effects of his condition and his passion for horseback riding.    

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