Brenda Drumm was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2007, at the age of 38. Following chemotherapy, she received a stem cell transplant in July 2007 and has been in remission since September 2007. She started her blog in 2010 and updates it once or twice a month with personal stories, self-composed poetry, and musings on life in general. Brenda’s daughter, Emma, has also posted stories as a guest blogger.

David Emerson maintains the blog at the Beating Myeloma website, and he posts to the blog about two or three times a month. David is also the founder of the Beating Myeloma website. He lives in Cleveland, and was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 1994 at the age of 34. David has been “cancer free,” he says, since 1999 after undergoing antineoplaston therapy following several rounds of radiation treatment and chemotherapy. His blog entries…

Because I Said So’s writer, who calls herself “La Cootina,” shares daily stories and thoughts about her life, including her fight with multiple myeloma. Her comical and inspirational way of writing offers readers a new perspective into life with cancer. She is currently taking part in a clinical trial evaluating the pill form of a chemotherapy drug.

Best Day of the Year is written by a woman who goes by the pen name “Sunshine.”  Her husband, Don, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2004 when he was in his mid-sixties. Sunshine updates her blog approximately twice a month.  She is an avid runner who has completed 14 marathons since turning 62, so many of her blog postings are about running.  She also writes about other events and activities that she and her husband attend.  Don also maintains…

Beth Morgan, a 47-year old in North Carolina, founded Beth’s Multiple Myeloma Blog shortly after her diagnosis in early 2003. Beth updates her blog several times a month with personal stories focusing on her experiences with myeloma, which include treatment through a stem cell transplant.

In Chris’ Myeloma Blog, Chris VanHonk writes short and upbeat posts every few days about how he is responding to his multiple myeloma treatment. Some of his posts include pictures of the treatment—catheters, his stem cell transplant machine, and the like—which give an interesting, patient’s-eye view of the treatments. Chris was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2006.

Cindy, a mother of two grown boys, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in October 2005 at the age of 50. She began writing her blog two years later to help her family and friends stay up-to-date on her fight with multiple myeloma. Helping fellow patients who are dealing with the disease was another motivation for her to start blogging. In her blog, which she updates every few months, she also includes and comments on articles about healthcare policy.

David’s Blog chronicles the experiences of multiple myeloma patient Dave Cronan through posts written by his wife, Jenn. Dave was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma after injuring his back in a fall during April 2009. He received a stem cell transplant and chemotherapy, and was determined to be in complete remission in April 2010.  In her entries, Jenn describes Dave’s experiences with treatment and shares personal stories of how her family has dealt with Dave’s illness. Jenn used to write…

Deb Gascoyne lives in the United Kingdom and was diagnosed with smoldering multiple myeloma in July 2009. She uses her blog to report daily life experiences, current events, and health updates and to share her hopes, fears, and frustrations with myeloma. Deb also writes about her progress in training for Deb’s Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, when she will climb 3 peaks for a total of 26 miles to raise funds for the Myeloma UK charity.

Bob Kirkpatrick, a Vietnam veteran, started his blog in May 2008, shortly after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Bob has been treated with Doxil, Velcade, and Zometa and blogs about the physical and emotional side effects he experiences. He also comments on the Veterans Affairs health care system. Updated several times a week, this blog offers valuable insight into the realities and daily struggles of a man with multiple myeloma.