Myeloma Youreloma

Happy New Year!

2012-01-05T12:07:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year 2012 out there in Myelomaville! It sounds like a good year to hand multiple myeloma its walking papers. I am tired of having to say 'farewell' to the myeloma friends that I've made across the world. Maybe this is the year that will bring remarkable breakthroughs in the fight against cancer- I pray that it is so! I will NEVER give up! Here's a link to my latest Myeloma Beacon -

Myeloma Christmas Memories

2011-12-15T10:08:00.001-06:00

Christmas is just around the corner! I want to share a link to my December Myeloma Beacon article which talks about how different my Christmas experience was when I began my myeloma journey three short years ago. Happy Holidays and an early Merry Christmas to all out in Myelomaville!

Marines and Multiple Myeloma

2011-11-10T10:14:00.001-06:00

There have been some rough spots during my last three years of treatment for multiple myeloma, but when it gets particularly bad, I think of a short-list of people or groups whom have shown extraordinary courage under fire, proverbial and otherwise. I remember other cancer patients (including my parents) whom have quietly shown me that there is no disgrace in being afraid in the midst

Myeloma Institute Treats Its 10,000th Patient

2011-11-09T18:17:00.000-06:00

Hear ye, hear ye! Congratulations are in order to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy (MIRT) for hitting the milestone of treating its 10,000th multiple myeloma patient. Since MIRT's founding 22 years ago, patients have traveled to Little Rock from all 50 of the United States and more than 50 different countries. I credit Dr. Barlogie,

RIP Matthew Peterson

2011-11-05T01:21:00.000-05:00

Please pray for the young family of Lutheran Youth Pastor Matthew Peterson . Matthew, 41, passed away this week from multiple myeloma and leaves behind a dear wife and two young daughters. This breaks my heart. - link courtesy of the Chicago Daily Herald

Thanksgiving Thoughts

2011-11-03T10:37:00.000-05:00

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the native Ozark wild turkeys are getting a bit nervous. I see them darting around in the woods between my house and Table Rock Lake. They keep looking over their shoulders and conspiratorially talking with each other and pointing my way. I think that they are the ones cooking up something. I try to tell them that they needn't fear me because they

Think Before You Drink

2011-10-06T15:57:00.001-05:00

Although I hate having been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, the experience has taught me many valuable lessons. About myself, about the strength of my wife and children, about my faith, and about the immense courage of others facing this disease- not to mention a good bit about the world of cancer and medicine. One of the terrific things that I have learned about is a wonderful drink with

Myeloma Beacon: I'm Just Wild About Hairy

2011-10-04T16:27:00.001-05:00

If you're interested in reading some cutting-edge news & information about Multiple Myeloma, sail on over to the Myeloma Beacon. After you've read the important articles, browsed the forums and checked-out the numerous MM resources, why dontcha' kill a couple of minutes by reading my monthly Myeloma Beacon offering at Sean's Burgundy Thread . My article, I'm Just Wild About Hairy, may just

Myeloma Move-Its

2011-09-26T10:21:00.000-05:00