Shandra is
Blood Cancer United

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) two years ago. I had never heard of this cancer until I was diagnosed. I found out I had cancer when my T2 vertebra had fractured in my back, and they called the fracture a pathological fracture, meaning an injury didn’t cause it. Every test was run, and it was confirmed that I had cancer. Still in denial, I wanted a second opinion. A second opinion was done, and I had to accept it because I have children ages 19, 10, and 6. I wanted to be here with them as long as possible. Having myeloma hasn’t been easy, but so far, I haven’t been depressed about it because I am still living my life and traveling with my kids. Depression wasn’t an option for me. I believe everything happens for a reason, good and bad. I changed my mindset, and I have been kicking myeloma’s tail for two years. I will be celebrating my 40th birthday on Wednesday, March 30, and I have reached my first remission! I hope it lasts a long time.