September 26, 2024

Nancy Bies

Remote living and strength in adversity

Hi, my name is Nancy Bies, and I am living with multiple myeloma (MM). I’m originally from Victoria, BC but my husband and I live in Yellowknife, NWT.

In May 2019, at the age of 48, I was diagnosed with MM when doctors discovered abnormal protein levels in my blood while investigating why my heart was malfunctioning. This diagnosis was overwhelming, and initially, I struggled with the term “cancer,” so my doctor described it as a blood disorder.

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