Doctors Kept Brushing Off My CANCER Symptoms - Michelle | Multiple Myeloma | The Patient Story

Michelle was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2016 at just 35 years old, while caring for her two young children. Initially dismissed as postpartum issues, her symptoms—including back pain, scabs, sinus infections, and a spinal compression fracture—eventually led to her life-changing diagnosis.

Later in this cancer vlog, Michelle sits down with her multiple myeloma specialist, Dr. Costello, to discuss the importance of shared decision-making in cancer care. They explore how patients and doctors can work together to create personalized treatment plans that prioritize both health outcomes and quality of life.

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

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Chapters:
0:00 Michelle’s story
0:45 Early symptoms and delayed diagnosis
3:00 Facing treatment setbacks and stem cell transplant
6:30 Understanding shared decision making in cancer care
9:00 Advocacy and finding the right specialist
11:30 Advice for patients and caregivers
13:00 Balancing hope and care

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Doctors Kept Brushing Off My CANCER Symptoms - Michelle | Multiple Myeloma | The Patient Story
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To view the full program with Michelle and Dr. Costello: https://youtube.com/live/EiYafh1fEqI?...