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.