Gregory was diagnosed with high-risk multiple myeloma a few months after experiencing lower back pain. He was diagnosed in July 2021 and achieved remission in October of the same year.

After researching and finding a multiple myeloma specialist, he chose to have his transplant at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The transplant was successful, but he experienced complications including engraftment syndrome, resulting in a high fever and further hospitalization.

In this story, he discusses how exercise, a healthy diet, and support from his family helped him recover. His post-transplant tests have shown no cancer cells in his body, and he emphasizes the importance of appreciating life, spending time with loved ones, and not taking anything for granted.

Part 1: My Multiple Myeloma Symptoms: I had Severe Back Pain |    • My Multiple Myeloma Symptoms: I had S...  
Part 2: This video!

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Contents of this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Reaching remission after 3 months
00:29 Preparing for stem cell transplant
02:46 Finding a myeloma specialist
05:52 Side effects of the stem cell transplant
10:42 Post-stem cell transplant
12:38 Words of advice

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