Medical Stories - Multiple Myeloma: Kenny's Story

Kenny’s friends considered him the healthiest guy in the room and were shocked when the long-distance runner learned he had Multiple Myeloma. See how Kenny finds the strength to go the distance. Featuring renowned expert, Dr. Sagar Lonial, from Emory University School of Medicine.

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[orscrub]

my husband was dx with MM at the age of 52. he was high risk, stage 3. he was given 2-3 years. he too was a runner. GOD gave us 14 years. He fought long and hard. I miss my love every single day. May GOD also be with you.

[carolej]

My husband has Multiple Myeloma Del 17p. He was diagnosed in May of 2014. Many times, he was offered hospice, but we aren't ready to give up. He just celebrated his 64th birthday and we are going forth in prayer and faith.

[kimrulli]

I have multiple myeloma pray for anyone that has this horrible disease😢

[charliebryce]

I was told by a consultant that I was not strong enough to have a stem cell transplant. Not only did I prove him wrong and got my transplant, I also had the great pleasure of showing him photographs of me treking in the Scottish Highlands, just four months post-transplant. Ha, that showed him!!

[bigteno]

I have this disease and my heart goes out to us all who are suffering. My love and best wishes to everyone ❤xxx

[hts]

My mom was diagnosed with MM in 2013 at 71, she's now 82 and still fighting ❤ She's had an autologous stem cell transplant and many chemotherapy rounds and was in remission for a number of years until early this year so back to the regular chemo treatments. She's probably the most positive person I know and I think that along with her faith and modern medicine is how she's gotten this far. Wishing the best for all of you as you travel through this journey 🙏🏽❤

[drlarrylammers]

I am on my 15th year or of the roller coaster ride known as plasma, cell cytoma or multiple myeloma I encourage all of you to gain faith

[ronnielee]

I was diagnosed with MM at 58 quite by accident. My stem cell transplant was a success, but yikes it was rough. I hope you continue to do well Kenny...I love your positive attitude!

[pamearley]

One of my favorite people lived with this disease for 22 years before passing away last year

[jimwalker]

Thanks Kenny, I was diagnosed on Friday. It has been a rough weekend. Found through a Blood light chain test. I have a wife and 5 incredible kids. This is going to be rough in so many ways, but I am going to taclle it like you have. I have always been a dead head so I appreciate the reference to Throwing Bones.

[lorigrooms]

My brother went from Specialist to Specialist for 2 years. Diagnosed 2 weeks before his death - Multiple Myeloma

[marthalongfellow]

Thank you Kenny I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma this year. God bless you

[lillyrose]

Thank you for sharing your story . Same here have myeloma lots of pain in my bones I have 3 children the youngest is 8 so I have lots of responsibilities and work I am having to do only part time work because of pain and feeling tired all the time . My heart and prayers goes towards everyone who has this incurable disease , personally I tried everything that is natural and holistic including vitamin C intravenous for nearly3 years but didn’t work and I have been a very healthy women all my life don’t smoke or drink or eat junk

[zzfreddy]

From one Cancer survivor to another, all the best to you and God bless you.

[crystalrowan]

Thank you for sharing your story! I was diagnosed with MM last year (at 44 years old) and while I didn't have any bone damage, I did suffer some kidney damage. I went through the same treatment plan (including the stem cell transplant just this past February). I'm in awe at the progress we've made in treating this disease and I'm hopeful that you, me, and others can all look forward to living a long and fulfilling life thanks to the incredible things that these doctors and researchers are doing. Shout out to my transplant team at UF Shands in Gainesville - they are also on the cutting edge with these newer treatment options and I'm glad they are on my side in this fight!

[Nonaspoile]

Thank you for sharing your story to us, I’m going through the same way you went through, but I’m just starting treatment I’m in pain all my spine fractures. I hope I can go back into my normal life and I want to do for my son he is ten years old. 🙏❤

[jennibean]

Thank you for sharing this. My mom passed away from multiple myeloma 22 years ago.😢

[casie]

My partner just turned 35 and they say he has over an %80 chance of having myeloma based on blood testing and are waiting on the bone marrow biopsy. I'm terrified so I'm very grateful for these videos

[mikeymusk]

Kenny, I had the same treatment process. Had the CAR-T infusion process in Feb 23. Holding up so far.

[johnnyloungejazz]

Diagnosed 3 years ago. Transplant Chemo Relimid for 2 years. So far in remission? It’s walking with a time bomb. Wish everyone well. Don’t give up.