I am a 9/11 survivor who developed multiple myeloma (MM). I went through chemo in preparation for two stem cell transplants. My medical team felt that because I did not fit the typical profile of an MM patient and that I was young, a tandem transplant would be beneficial.
I’m into my 11th year of remission, and one area I focus on is my “mental health.” Getting a cancer diagnosis is one of the worst things you can ever hear come out of someone’s mouth. I’ve turned that around in my everyday life, and I now have a very positive attitude. Giving back and helping others is one of the most rewarding things you can do. I don’t take anything for granted.
Marty
multiple myeloma (MM)
