Dorian Soper

multiple myeloma coach since 2024

I was Dx in December of 2020 with Smoldering MM, borderline stage 1, (R-ISS.) IGG Lambda ,1Q,11:14 (15%.) Pet scan, bone survey neg; no renal involvement. Started 24 month clinical trial in Feb, 2021: Dara, Revlimid and Dex. Completed study in December, 2022. I had a partial response. Presently, I am not taking any MM meds and see my oncologist every month after blood screening. My labs are "stable." I always say that I am "flying under the radar" and am very grateful to be doing so. I am the eternal optimist and strongly believe that the cure for MM is right arounds the corner. Coaching allows me to steer patients towards a the wealth of information offered by Healthtree. Knowledge is the power for the cure. Thank you, Dorian Soper

Margo Bailey

multiple myeloma coach since 2025

I was diagnosed in January 2022 (IGG Lambda with 1q gain). I've relapsed/refractory four times. Stem Cell Transplant in Jan 2023 and relapsed Nov 2023. In 2024. I began the year in a clinical trial that did not work for me. I spent most of 2024 sick and was in the hospital twice during the summer months (blood clots and Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)). Completed CAR-T Carvykti in November 2024. I am in remission, taking bactrim, valcyclovir and monthly IVIG. Prior to the diagnosis I was the one who was never sick. I ate healthy and enjoyed my cocktails. I miss running and heavy weight training but am adjusting to new ways to re-gaining my strength. I am a better self-advocate - with more knowledge about MM, and more confidence to ask questions about my care and the many treatment options. The MM journey can be lonely, even when you have many people supporting you. My Healthtree Coach created a safe space for me to share. I hope to do the same as a coach.

Melissa Rosenbauer

multiple myeloma coach since 2023

HOLA! I am Melissa Rosenbauer, an American living in Spain with my German husband, Thomas Bossert, who has multiple myeloma. Together, we have made it through the toughest year of our lives when Thomas (55) was diagnosed with MM in February 2022. But now we are on the other side and I am excited to help guide YOU through all that we've learned so you too can get to the other side of this. As a caretaker, I can speak to some specific areas of MM: - navigating care outside the US (specifically in the Spanish public system) - kidney failure and dialysis (Thomas was on dialysis for 4 months at diagnosis) - quad induction therapy (VRD plus Daratumamab) - strange side effects like hiccups - stem cell transplant - how to seek out and ask for help from friends & neighbors I am a happy, upbeat, positive person who chose to take this journey with love, understanding & acceptance. Yes, I've been through all the stages of grief at Thomas's diagnosis, but I've always tried to stay optimistic throughout. And this was in part with the help of HealthTree's coach program. Thomas & I connected with our coaches, Tad & Maci, very early on and they were with us every step of the way. I'd like to be with YOU every step of the way. From our experience, we know it's important to connect with people who are in similar circumstances, so I'll tell you a little bit more about me: I'm 45 years old, we do not have children (but one 4-legged fur baby, Lola!!) and I work as a textile & interior designer. I speak English, Spanish and German (I prefer English as my native tongue, but can help guide you in Spanish as well). I hope with my experience, we can find a connection and I can help you in YOUR journey. Let's get started and through this together!!