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Roy, myeloma survivor wearing black framed glasses and a blue zip up shirt

Roy was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) in February 2006. Throughout his treatment at Cedars Sinai, by Dr. Robert Vescio, he has conquered two relapses and is currently in partial remission. Upon his first diagnosis, Roy and his family found out that he had a lesion one inch away from his spine. The tumor was removed, broken ribs repaired, and only the 6 metal screws in his back remain of his first surgery. He continues to strive despite pain and issues that come with MM.

He is the family hero and is continuously supported by his wife of 20+ years, two children, and six grandchildren, as well as a host of supportive friends and family.

Roy

Myeloma Survivor

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.

Merton

multiple myeloma (MM)

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Melissa

Caregiver

Paul

multiple myeloma (MM) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Ron

multiple myeloma (MM)

Babette

multiple myeloma (MM)

Ilse smiling in a nicely landscaped setting

Ilse

Myeloma Survivor

Shandra holding balloons with letter 40, Multiple Myeloma survivor

Shandra

Multiple myeloma (MM)

Lynn, and three others in white and black shirts smiling

Paul & Lynn

Myeloma survivor

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Debra

Multiple myeloma survivor

Roy, myeloma survivor wearing black framed glasses and a blue zip up shirt

Roy

Myeloma Survivor

Deidra

Myeloma Survivor

Paul, a cyclist wearing a jersey standing by a road bike in a field

Paul

Multiple myeloma (MM)

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.

Merton

multiple myeloma (MM)

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Melissa

Caregiver

Paul

multiple myeloma (MM) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Ron

multiple myeloma (MM)

Babette

multiple myeloma (MM)

Ilse smiling in a nicely landscaped setting

Ilse

Myeloma Survivor

Shandra holding balloons with letter 40, Multiple Myeloma survivor

Shandra

Multiple myeloma (MM)

Lynn, and three others in white and black shirts smiling

Paul & Lynn

Myeloma survivor

Professional headshot of Debra, with a long ponytail, smiling at the camera

Debra

Multiple myeloma survivor

Roy, myeloma survivor wearing black framed glasses and a blue zip up shirt

Roy

Myeloma Survivor

Deidra

Myeloma Survivor

Paul, a cyclist wearing a jersey standing by a road bike in a field

Paul

Multiple myeloma (MM)

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