Mental Health and Myeloma: A Story of Resilience

Damion Davis Join us as we speak to Damion Davis, a myeloma patient and licensed professional counselor. In this episode, Damion talks about his myeloma diagnosis and how he reached remission after a stem cell transplant. Dealing with the difficulty of a cancer diagnosis as a husband and father of young daughters, Damion knew the benefits that therapy would provide for him and his family. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we share his story of resilience, highlighting the importance of mental health care for cancer patients and their families.  DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode:  Multiple MyelomaStem Cell TransplantAutologous Stem Cell TransplantParenting ResourcesMental Health ResourcesAdditional Mental Health and Crisis ResourcesSurvivorship Workbook Additional LLS Support Resources:  Information SpecialistsFinancial supportFree telephone/web patient programs Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection ProgramFree booklets LLS Public Policy & AdvocacyClinical Trial Support CenterOnline chats Caregiver support LLS Community Support groups Free Nutrition Consultations LLS Advocacy Support for this episode provided by Genentech, Inc & Biogen; GlaxoSmithKline; and Janssen Oncology. The post Mental Health and Myeloma: A Story of Resilience first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.