I was diagnosed in 2015 with Smoldering MM and went full blown MM in 2017. Started RVD but had to stop the Velcade due to Neuropathy. I had my stem cells harvested in 2020 but chose not to have the transplant at that point in time since I was responding well to the treatment protocol. I have the usual side effects of the Revlimid, yet I try to stay as active as possible. My Caregiver (spouse Joanne) and I attend many support groups and webinars to learn as much as possible about this disease and the new protocols that are coming out. Joanne is a counselor by profession and has years of experience counseling teens and adults. She is a wonderful caregiver and is on this journey with me. My Oncologist/Hematologist refers to us as the most learned couple. We find that acquiring the knowledge allows for better conversations with the medical teams.

Todd Foster is the Director of Digital Patient Engagement at HealthTree. He is an IT healthcare executive who specializes in patient experience and clinical process improvements. Todd was director of Patient and Provider Experience at MD Anderson for over a decade. Prior experience includes leadership of IT development projects at Intermountain HealthCare and United HealthCare. Todd has a passion for using technology that can help patients have a better life and along the way, help to further research for a cure.