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My Back Pain Wasn’t From Aging—It Was CANCER! - Michele | Multiple Myeloma | The Patient Story

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Michele was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects the bones. After experiencing sharp, intense leg pain, a scan revealed something far more serious: lesions on the spine and pelvis.

In this cancer vlog, Michele shares their experience with multiple myeloma, the emotional toll of the diagnosis, and the importance of self-advocacy.

Thank you, Michele, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters
00:00 Meet Michele
00:44 Diagnosis
1:40 Symptoms I Experienced
2:56 When I knew Something Was Wrong
8:00 Going Through With Cancer
9:34 The Reason Why I Felt Healthy Despite Cancer
12:02 Stem Cell Transplant and Cancer Relapse
14:54 Emotional Toll of Cancer
16:04 Faith and Hope

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My Back Pain Wasn’t From Aging—It Was CANCER! - Michele | Multiple Myeloma | The Patient Story
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@calmness7443 1 year ago (edited) Pinned

This is my cousin. I love her with all my heart. We talk every day. She's a believer. Her faith keeps her going . She knows God is a healer. We thank him in advance for her total healing.

@indawhip9410 1 year ago

I am so tired of cancer. I hope in this lifetime I see the day where this disease never claims another life.

@juliekelderman4041 1 year ago

Even when you can't see it, God is working. Praying for you.

@iamrachb 1 year ago

hey 7 years later , diagnosed 2017 at 45 years old. We got this!!! whoop whoop

@CEECharles-lv7qf 1 year ago

Faith over Fear. God has got you❤🙏🏻

@karencartjourney 1 year ago

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021 at the age of 51 but mine was stage 3, I already had broken bones in my spine and was having difficulty walking. I did the stem cell transplant in 2022 but relapsed in 2023. I did more treatments but nothing was working so I recently did the Car-t cell therapy 7/2/2024 and it’s been a blessing and a curse all together. Thank God there’s no myeloma cells detected but my immune system just won’t bounce back. I get sick at the drop of a hat but thank God I’m in remission. Good luck with everything

@patriciaperry-higgins6269 1 year ago (edited)

6 years and 9 months later God said you're not going to look like what you're going through. Stage 4 Breast Cancer affected my spine, center mass my chest, liver in 2 spots and of course my breast. Hold on to the word of God in every moment. I do mean every moment.... If you never thought or believed you'd need HIM so bad this is the time. Just a hint listen to the doctors but in your head Pray as they speak. I was told but my first team of doctors I couldn't live because my body was rejecting chemo. All they did was literally get me ready to die. I was told I would have chemo for the rest of my life, I would never have any hair because of the chemo and the weight I lost was normal. I was so determined to prove them wrong. For 6 years I've been treated, never spoken on death and my weight is where it should be... I've had a lot going on but GOD it seemed that everything they said would happen didn't. I've got more hair then I had before cancer, I have my good and bad days. But through it all I still Thank God daily for just allowing me to open my eyes every morning. The City of Hope which was Cancer Treatment Center of America fight for me and with me. My doctor prays when she finishes checking me. She Pray over whatever it is and it's a totally different feeling. May God be with you today, tomorrow and forever. Keeping you in my Prayers Michele 🙏

@TJustice-c1f 1 year ago

I'm Kidney cancer survivor and recently this company wants to help me with therapy and he said because of My severe back pain I need to tell my cancer Dr to check for cancer although I just saw her and my white blood cell count is extremely high maybe it could be in my back SMH 😔 I pray for you Complete Healing ❤

@reginatabb4068 1 year ago

Praying for Michele's healing and recover..BY HIS STRIPES BE HEALED❤

@evelynjifon9827 1 year ago

Sister God is still on the throne. Hang on to Him..

@bm11775 1 year ago (edited)

I ‘m just listening to this but trust and believe that nothing is too hard for God he is a miracle worker blessing and prayers to you thank you for sharing .💜❤️💜🙏💜❤️💜🙏

@maryroberts9315 1 year ago

My Dad had this. He did very well. He passed away in his 80's from a stroke, not the MM. The treatment really helped him with the fatigue, which was his main symptom.

@kathyharris7031 1 year ago

That's exactly how I found out my husband had cancer he had back pain so bad I took him to the doctor and he had multiple myeloma in 2014 he lived until 2017

@rbens362 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your journey. It will truly bless someone else.

Ladies, please be diligent with your health care & take care of your mother. My mother was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 10/2020. She passed away 3/4/2021. Her doctor ignored all of her complaints & wouldn't return her calls. It took me calling her doctor to get her scheduled for the complaints before she was actually seen & referred to an Oncologist. By the time she was seen, there was nothing that could be done. My mother said her doctor never gave her the diagnosis & she never got any treatment. When I took her to the ER the morning she passed away, we were given the cancer diagnosis & told it was all over her body. My mother passed away 5 hrs later.
So, please take care of yourself & your mother. I did my best for mine. 😢

@lindag9975 1 year ago

Praying for you, Michele. Additionally I hope your video will help others catch cancers early too.

@renettegordley3493 1 year ago

Congratulations on being healthy. My sister friend died in 2023 of multiple myeloma. She was diagnosed at stage 3. I always wonder when she left California to go to Missouri before she came back could it had been something there to set it off. I don't know but I wish she was still here. Im glad you're here. I think by you exercising keeping your blood flowing is a plus. Take care, enjoy life thank the Lord for life. ✝️😊

@All5ofthem 1 year ago

OMG!!! Hi Michele, my name Is Lory, my middle name is Michele we spell it alike and yes, I look like you. I was diagnosed with MM on February 17, 2024. I had legions all over my body. But I had the same symptoms as you but what happened with me was the legions on my spine caused me to fracture my back in 2 places. I ended up having surgery. I had what they called kappa light chain. But nevertheless, I did the transplant and like you, I had to eat ice to avoid getting the soars in my mouth. All went well with the help of the Lord. I went in to remission in December of 2024. I’m grateful to be alive. I had never heard of this type of Cancer yet it is prevalent in our race. I wish I knew you so we could talk more because frankly, I never wanted to talk about it. I just wanted it to be over. I pray for your continued strength and like me you have a supportive spouse and that is important. Take care of yourself….❤🎉🎉

@IamParalegal 1 year ago

People may stay away because it hurts them that you’re going through that, and it makes them look at their own immortality-it scares the mess outa them, and they can’t deal with it. Please, if you can, forgive them, and cover them in prayer. ❤🛐