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Patient Power: The Myeloma Life
Posted: Aug 06, 2017
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BY ERIC HANSEN They say the most stressful life events are moving to a new home; giving a speech to a big crowd; family holidays; and losing a spouse or family member. Well, they left out one other huge one—a cancer diagnosis. And yet, long-term survivors have a lot to say about their journeys that may surprise you—in a good way! We all need time to think about what our life will be like with myeloma, once we’ve had the ‘diagnosis’ meeting. Once the shock wears off and a couple of years go by and you find you are still here, then what? Stop in at the Patient Café below to hear five patients’ stories... https://vimeo.com/227499670/ab17be6175

The author Jennifer Ahlstrom

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Jennifer Ahlstrom

Myeloma survivor, patient advocate, wife, mom of 6. Believer that patients can help accelerate a cure by weighing in and participating in clinical research. Founder of HealthTree Foundation (formerly Myeloma Crowd). 

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