My Multiple Myeloma Symptoms: I had Severe Back Pain | Gregory Proctor's Story

Gregory Proctor started getting severe back pain starting in May 2021. He initially saw his primary care physician who diagnosed it as a muscle pull or sleep disorder. However, the pain persisted and got worse. Doctors then discovered the pain was caused by a tumor in his lower back that was cutting across his sciatic nerve, making it difficult for him to walk.

He underwent numerous tests and was then diagnosed with high-risk multiple myeloma. In this story, he shares undergoing chemotherapy, the financial burden of treatment and how despite obstacles, he achieved remission and began preparing for a stem cell transplant.

Full story & transcript → https://www.thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/multiple-myeloma/active-myeloma/gregory-p/

Part 1: This video!
Part 2: Going through a Cancer Transplant: My Side Effects | https://youtu.be/UsaJILMMcfs

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Contents of video:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 My first symptoms
03:02 I had radiating pain throughout my body
04:44 Undergoing tests: MRI
08:27 Bone marrow biopsy
09:30 Getting the diagnosis
12:24 Chemotherapy
15:19 Treatment side effects
18:32 Financial burden of cancer
24:58 Reaching remission

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