Finding Peace with Blood CancerUpon learning I needed to undergo chemotherapy to treat a case of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I discovered a typical treatment could take between...reactionscomments
My Family History with LymphomaWhen I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I didn’t think I knew anyone that had this cancer, let alone someone in my...reactions15comments
Facing The Mental Side of Blood CancerWhen you go through a blood cancer diagnosis and its many treatments, such as I have with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it is very...reactions6comments
How Comic Book Heroes Saved Me Through My Cancer TreatmentsSuperheroes are great, aren’t they? With their flashy costumes and exciting story arcs, most of us love to read or watch Superheroes...reactions20comments
Being Alone at Times with Blood CancerLet’s see 79 years, 7 months, and 11 days ago as of this writing at exactly 12:45 PM on a bright sunny...reactions14comments
Dealing with Difficult People: Drama Mamas and TrollsI recently asked my oncologist if my low blood levels caused my irritability. She said, "Cancer makes your body tired, and your...reactions6comments
12 Tips to Manage Brain FogThe other day I was filling out an online survey about life with multiple myeloma. One question asked me to list my...reactions30comments
The Damage to My Bones I Didn't See Coming With MyelomaWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I was severely anemic and my kidneys were near failure. These are two...reactions8comments
Trying to Live Like Before the DiagnosisNow what they don’t tell you is that if you do make it to remission of your blood cancer, with maintenance or...reactions4comments
Bone Marrow Biopsies Are No Walk in the ParkAcronyms are a short way to describing something but it’s usually rare to have one that has two totally different meanings like...reactions121comments
How Cold Showers Help Me Live With Blood CancerI know what you might be thinking, and I used to think that way too. Even though I have lived most of...reactions25comments
Back At It - Doctor's AppointmentsA long time again, in July 2017 (wait…was it 2016? Oh geez, the years are blending into one big blob), nonetheless, a...reactions4comments
Scan, Scan, Everywhere a Scan2019 has been the year of the scan for me. I’ve had 3 MRIs, several x rays and one PET/CT scan since...reactions7comments
Decisions, DecisionsHi. My name is Matt. I’m a Libra. I’m a multiple myeloma patient. I like the Minnesota Vikings, dogs, hiking, swimming pools...reactions7comments
Get a Second OpinionI could go on and on about my first kidney doctor. But I am trying to my blood pressure down, so I’ll...reactions9comments
My Back Is BackHonestly, I’m unsure where I left things off regarding writing about my back. To summarize, I’ve been dealing with a bad back...reactionscomments
Me and the VikingsShortly after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma on May 2, 2011, I started my blog, "MattvsMyeloma", as a way of letting family...reactionscomments
Preparing For Chemo - A GuideChemo. It’s a scary word, almost as scary as “cancer,” or “unauthorized charge on your credit card.” Chemo, though, is a necessary...reactions6comments
You Only Live OnceI’ve had the opportunity to take part in some amazing experiences while and after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma a decade plus...reactions10comments
Myeloma Action Month #IAMRESILIENT2020Join us in helping the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) build a global Wall of Resilience this March during Myeloma Action Month. Share...reactions2comments
