Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer where the plasma cells, in the bone marrow multiplies uncontrollably. The cells may cause damage to the bone, causing bone pain. As a result, myeloma may also cause anemia, damage to the organs in the body, problems with bruising/bleeding and infections.
When one is diagnosed with Multiple myeloma, it instantly creates a fear of death. However, although it is considered to be incurable - it is treatable. During the last few years, more treatments have become available that helps to prolong the lives of those diagnosed with the disease to live longer, healthier lives.
While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme cancer changes our lives forever.
The journey of cancer comes with the uncertainty of the outcome. A cancer patient has so many things to face and the major focus is on making it through the therapies that lay ahead. However, there is also the debt that many face which can be an added stress.
After reading the story of Arijit Guha which was so compelling, it moved me and I knew it had to be shared. The need to understand the finances is one that really needs attention and hopefully helps us to give to organizations that offers free services/assistance to those with cancer. The insurance company Aetna, reached a certain point and did not want to cover the costs of his treatments but Arijit was not letting them off so easily.
While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.
To read more on Arijit Guha's fight with the insurance company - CANCER PATIENT WINS!
This week was quite a week for the music world. We have lost two musical icons of the 70's Disco Era. The Disco era was an upbeat, fun, dancing era where the music is still popular to this day with samples being used by the number one musical entertainers. Both Donna Summer and Robin Gibb journeys included the fight of multiple cancers.
Donna Summer famous for her songs Bad Girl, Enough is Enough, Hot Stuff, On the Radio, Love to Love you Baby, I Feel Love, Dim All The Lights and many more. Miss Summer a breast cancer survivor lost her battle with lung cancer on May 17, 2012.
Keeping true to the era Donna Summer gives a fabulous fun rendition of Dim All The Lights
As a big fan of the BeeGees, it was tough hearing the sad news. The Gibb family deals with another loss of the Brothers Gibb. The BeeGees were a major part of the disco era, they had a distinctive sound that was embraced by all (if you are honest enough to admit it :-) We loved the BeeGees with their harmonious falseto hits. Robin Gibb passed away from colon and liver cancer. While news of his health seemed grim, Robin made a brief comeback from a coma to the delight of his family and fans.
While each journey is unique we all share a common theme, cancer changes our lives forever.
A special performance Robin Gibb performs How Deep Is Your Love
A bonus BeeGees - Too Much Heaven. We pray that they are all having a beautiful reunion in heaven :-)
Wanda Sykes shares her journey with breast cancer. The shocking diagnosis, the importance of knowing one's family health history and creating an awareness. However, it was all a blessing in disguise as it was discovered when she went in for a breast reduction.
While each journey is unique, we all share a common theme - cancer changes our lives forever.
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