Erin's Multiple Myeloma Story: From Back Pain to a Stage 3 Diagnosis | The Patient Story

Erin H. started getting back pain but he thought it was just related to aging. Several months later, it got so bad that he collapsed to the floor after a sneeze. He went to the doctor who initially prescribed muscle relaxants but finally ordered an MRI which revealed six compression fractures in his spine and cancer. He was then diagnosed with stage 3 multiple myeloma and 80% of his bone marrow was affected. In this conversation, he shares how he underwent oral chemo followed by infusions and eventually a stem cell transplant. Full story & transcript → https://www.thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/multiple-myeloma/active-myeloma/erin-h/ Join Our Community: Website : https://www.thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: @ThePatientStory Instagram: @ThePatientStory Twitter: @patient_story #cancerstories #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #mmsm #multiplemyeloma #myeloma #bloodcancer

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