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There is no single myeloma experience

Myeloma touches the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians. Whether you are living with the disease, caring for someone who is, or connected another way, your experience and your story are important. We strive to share stories representing the multitude of experiences myeloma can bring.

There is no single myeloma experience

Myeloma touches the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians. Whether you are living with the disease, caring for someone who is, or are connected another way, your experience and your story are important. We strive to share stories representing the multitude of experiences myeloma can bring.

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Spotlight on Ron Surry

Spotlight on Ron Surry: How Increasing Awareness for Multiple Myeloma Helped Me Cope

March, 2018

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Spotlight on David McConkey

Spotlight on David McConkey: Living Remotely with Myeloma

February, 2018

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Spotlight on Danny Wade

Spotlight on Danny Wade: Diagnosed at the Age of 42

January, 2018

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Spotlight on Karen Bjarnason

Spotlight on Karen Bjarnason, a 22-Year Surviving Patient from British Columbia

December, 2017

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Spotlight on Verne Saunderson

Spotlight on Verne Saunderson: My Experience on a Clinical Trial

November, 2017

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Spotlight on Susan Collins

Spotlight on Susan Collins, Patient and Support Group Leader in Saint John, New Brunswick

October, 2017

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Spotlight on Alan Forsey

Spotlight on Alan Forsey, a Myeloma Patient from Halifax

September, 2017

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Spotlight on Lorelei Dalrymple

Meet Lorelei Dalrymple, 8 Year Surviving Patient from Edmonton and Chair of the Myeloma Canada Patient Advisory Council

August, 2017

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Spotlight on Rolland Manning

Spotlight on Rolland Manning: A Caregiver's Story

July, 2017

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Spotlight on Gilles Caron

Spotlight on Gilles Caron: Research is What Will Help Me Live Longer

June, 2017