"I had my moments in the beginning of fear, sadness, and the 'why me?'...I knew I had to do something to be better, for me and them [her children]. I had to have the drive and tell myself everyday that I can either sit there and feel sorry for myself or get up and make myself better. It helps tremendously knowing that I have to be a role model for my daughters and want to be healthy enough to see them grow up. Finding a purpose and my faith is what helped me." --Michelle Breaux, Patient
"Exercise has helped me tremendously in dealing with my myeloma. [It] helps me in being stronger, helps reduce pain, improves mobility, mitigates the cancer side effects, reduces fatigue, and makes life more enjoyable."
"Everyone's story is different, do what you're comfortable with and don't compare yourself with anyone else. You won't regret getting up and moving for 30 minutes."
"We can either let this cancer beat us or we can do all we can to beat it!"
"I had my moments in the beginning of fear, sadness, and the 'why me?'...I knew I had to do something to be better, for me and them [her children]. I had to have the drive and tell myself everyday that I can either sit there and feel sorry for myself or get up and make myself better. It helps tremendously knowing that I have to be a role model for my daughters and want to be healthy enough to see them grow up. Finding a purpose and my faith is what helped me." --Michelle Breaux, Patient
"Exercise has helped me tremendously in dealing with my myeloma. [It] helps me in being stronger, helps reduce pain, improves mobility, mitigates the cancer side effects, reduces fatigue, and makes life more enjoyable."
"Everyone's story is different, do what you're comfortable with and don't compare yourself with anyone else. You won't regret getting up and moving for 30 minutes."
"We can either let this cancer beat us or we can do all we can to beat it!"
about the author
Erika Johnson
Myeloma Crowd Editorial Contributor, Nursing student, and cancer advocate.
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