Living and Thriving in the Face of Multiple Myeloma and Autism with Crystal Sanford

Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP, wears many hats, including special education advocate, speech pathologist, entrepreneur, author, and cancer survivor. In 2014, Crystal was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a rare blood cancer impacting the bone marrow). Now she is a two-time cancer survivor with a passion for empowering everyone to thrive in the midst of life's challenges.✨A few highlights from the show:1. Multiple myeloma can't be cured yet, but it is treatable. It is becoming a managed illness that many people are learning to live with.2. Some doctors recommend that patients with multiple myeloma have no more than 2 stem cell transplants during the course of their treatment.3. Multiple myeloma resources: Health Tree Foundation, https://healthtree.org/myeloma/community/black-myeloma-health & International Myeloma Foundation, https://www.myeloma.org/  🏫🗣️📚Connect & Engage with Crystal: Website: www.sdautismhelp.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/sdautismhelpYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZIAVNAnFZyeuyCLqvEThQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanford-autism-advocacy-groupEmail: [email protected] | ontheothersideLearn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new episodes are released, and get information and resources related to cancer.Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by On the Other Side. Thank you for your support! It helps to bring these critical conversations to life.Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya DendyDisclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.