Join the Conversation: T-Cell Lymphoma, DLBCL, and More...Blood cancer can be complex and challenging to navigate, often leading to unique experiences and feelings among those affected.We invite you to...reactionscomments
Unseen Struggles: the Emotional Reality of Blood Cancer...People navigating life after a diagnosis of blood cancer, such as Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), T-cell lymphoma, and more, can face...reactions4comments
Finding Peace with Blood Cancer...Upon 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 Lymphoma...When 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 Cancer...When you go through a blood cancer diagnosis and its many treatments, such as I have with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it is very...reactions7comments
How Comic Book Heroes Saved Me Through My Cancer Treatments...Superheroes 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 Cancer...Let’s see 79 years, 7 months, and 11 days ago as of this writing at exactly 12:45 PM on a bright sunny...reactions11comments
Dealing with Difficult People: Drama Mamas and Trolls...I recently asked my oncologist if my low blood levels caused my irritability. She said, "Cancer makes your body tired, and your...reactions6comments
Back At It - Doctor's Appointments...A 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 Scan...2019 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, Decisions...Hi. 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 Opinion...I 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 Back...Honestly, 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 Vikings...Shortly 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 Guide...Chemo. It’s a scary word, almost as scary as “cancer,” or “unauthorized charge on your credit card.” Chemo, though, is a necessary...reactions4comments
You Only Live Once...I’ve had the opportunity to take part in some amazing experiences while and after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma a decade plus...reactions10comments
What Is Multiple Myeloma?...Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops from plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. Plasma cells are...
Seeking a Second Opinion with Multiple Myeloma...Last year I had a stroke in July. The hospital I was at couldn't find anything that caused it, so they blamed...reactions10comments
Blood Cancer Risk Factors & Causes...Risk factors are identified characteristics that can potentially increase a person's likelihood of developing a condition. However, having one or more risk...
