Carla is
Blood Cancer United

A blood cancer patient sits at home holding a small dog close, capturing a moment of comfort, companionship, and emotional support during their blood cancer journey.

I went to the hospital the end of April 2024. I thought I had the flu. I expected to be given a couple of IVs and sent home. Instead the medical staff let me know I was being admitted. Eight days later I was told I have multiple myeloma (MM) and if I didn't get treatment, I would die.

Since this diagnosis, I have been through treatment and in January 2025, I had a stem cell transplant. The battle back to my former self has been a true challenge but God has promised to restore me so I am doing my part and He is doing His.

Give God all the glory!!!

Carla

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Jean

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Craig

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Tracy

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Riconnisha

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Carla

multiple myeloma (MM)

Kenya, a middle aged black woman with short black hair wearing big hoop earrings and a blue survivor tshirt and white ribbon hold a LTN light

Kenya

multiple myeloma (MM) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML)

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Tony

multiple myeloma (MM)

Oya, myeloma survivor, wearing black-framed glassed and smiling

Oya

Myeloma Survivor

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Jeremiah

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Eydie

multiple myeloma (MM)

Elisabeth, cancer survivor

Elisabeth

stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Jimmy

Family member, caregiver, advocate

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