CindyC

Celebrating life’s milestones is part of our DNA. When walking down the card aisle in any drug store, the variety of cards displayed remind us of the important occasions we...

A diagnosis of cancer is life-changing.  My family and friends insisted I seek a second opinion from a myeloma specialist, which is a doctor who only treats myeloma patients. I...

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young age of playing “school” with my dolls.  My...

March is Myeloma ACTION Month. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) was the first organization to declare March as Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM) in 2009. I was part of that original endeavor. Patients...

I’ve told this story before, but I believe it is worth repeating.  Prior to my multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2008 I was a passive by-stander on my health care team. ...

I am a self-proclaimed science geek.  I love learning about all things related to science. Prior to my cancer-induced retirement, I was a fifth-grade science and math teacher. I adored...

Several years ago, I attended a "Blood Cancer Day" co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Pennsylvania. Survivorship was the topic of the keynote address. I...