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...reactions6comments
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...
Went in for Sciatic Nerve Pain, Came Out with Multiple Myeloma...Wow, where to start? Well, I can say I moped and cried for a week. After that f**k it. Must be my...reactions15comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It....During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactions3comments
Walking for Exercise With Cancer...I never thought I would count myself as one of “the walkers,” the legion of exercisers who blaze sidewalks and trails to...reactions10comments
Community Views: Advice for Someone Newly Diagnosed...Blood-Cancer.com has a forum in which members of the community share their thoughts and ask advice from others living with blood cancer...reactionscomments
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Common Misconceptions About Cancer Patients...A person's experience with blood cancer is unique to them. In my 7 years of survivorship and working in the cancer space...reactions14comments
Considerations When Sharing Your Cancer Diagnosis...When or if to share your blood cancer diagnosis is an extremely personal decision, and there is no wrong answer for patients...reactions6comments
Using Values to Navigate Life Transitions After a Cancer Diagnosis...A cancer diagnosis is a definitive change catalyst. After receiving their news, patients often find their lives bouncing through tumultuous change, particularly...reactionscomments
