Remembering Scott Christiansen

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Blood Cancer Community Advocate Scott Christiansen We are deeply saddened to share that blood cancer advocate Scott Christiansen passed away on November 26, 2021. Scott had been living with multiple myeloma since 2017. He will be deeply missed and remembered by all who know him. Scott's story and advocacy work will continue to help uplift others in the blood cancer community. We feel so fortunate our paths crossed with Scott and that he joined our Blood-Cancer.com advocate team. Our hearts are heavy, but we will continue to be inspired by his unwavering energy and passion despite facing some of the most difficult challenges.

Celebrating Scott's legacy

Scott was a positive and upbeat advocate who was known and cherished by many in the multiple myeloma community. He was a loving husband to his wife and the proud father of 2 children. After 22 years in construction and real estate, Scott decided to follow his passions and pursue his dream of becoming a chef and baker. This was a reflection of Scott's heart and bravery. We saw the same heart and bravery as he lived with his multiple myeloma.

He was known for sharing his story and inspiring others on social media with the hashtags #hopeneverdies and #cancerdidntwintoday. He shared so many aspects of his life with multiple myeloma, from infusions to radiation to surgery. Scott did so all in hopes of encouraging others who may be going through the same. In Scott's own words, "I may not know what my myeloma may bring to my life next or what new challenges may develop that I will have to confront, and that's okay." Read more of Scott's story here.

Join us in remembering Scott

We know that Scott's writing, advocacy efforts, and sincerity touched many in the community. If you would like to share memories or stories about Scott, please visit our memory wall or comment below.

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Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
💜 🕊 😔🙏🏾 I appreciate and value Scott, I read a few of his articles and they were always so encouraging and transparent; giving Hope no matter where you were in your fight and no matter where he was in his fight. I’m sad and I wish I could cure all cancers. It’s not an easy path 😔😔😔
Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Moderator & Contributor
I met Scott a few years back. A friend of his and I met and a picture of all parties opened up the gates of a virtual conversation. The depth of Scott's story was so brutal yet honest and impactful. The odds of the worst-case scenario were expressed with every post, yet the air of hope and leaving full transparency was astounding. He even mentioned that I was very lucky with my situation. I wasn't sure how to react to some of his posts as they were so real and at times raw, but that is what cancer is for many, and after we get over the gore we appreciate the open book. I prayed and was hopeful that things would turn around. I just hope everyone knows what a special warrior Scott Christensen was. An open book that adored his family and the time he had with family while pushing through with what energy he had to find other ways in surviving. Many blessings to the Christiansen family.
Ramae Hamrin Moderator & Contributor
I never met Scott in person, but I read all his posts on Instagram, and we messaged each other from time to time. I was overwhelmed by his grit and fierce driving spirit and also his terrifying ride with this disease. I couldn't look. I couldn't look away. I didn't want to know that this is how MM sometimes goes, but I needed to know that if it did, that I too could find the strength, humor, and zeal for life that he did, despite the disease. The thing I remember most is his 'mind palace.' He would go there when ill or in pain and he had no other options. I'm sure it was an incredible place, and I would have loved to have seen it through him. I'm now working on building my own when I'm not feeling well, and he's right there in it. He's my chef. He also told me when I was closing my blog that, "just because you have a condo in Cancerland doesn't mean you have to stay there." I've taken that advice and spent much less time writing and thinking about myeloma. What I admired most about that man is how he took his own advice. He made the most out of every moment with his family, and he visited his cabin whenever he got the chance. He shared photos of birds and flowers and his beloved cat. He always found something to enjoy. Cancer didn't win today or any day. Rest in peace, my friend.

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