Extreme Pelvic Pain Was My First Warning Sign Of Cancer (My Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis)

At 36, Ashley chalked her pelvic pain up to her cycle, to getting older, to anything but cancer. When the pain wouldn't let up, it led her through canceled appointments, an unrelated surgery, and a CT scan that finally uncovered the truth: multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer she'd never even heard of. I Ashley walks through what it took to get taken seriously, the moment a doctor at urgent care told her she had cancer, switching oncologists mid-treatment, and the day she finally rang the bell with no active disease in her body. Thank you, Ashley, for sharing your story to help others. #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 00:00 Early Signs of Multiple Myeloma: Pelvic Pain & Fatigue 01:14 Searching for Answers: OB-GYN Visits & Fallopian Tube Surgery 03:17 CT Scan Reveals Lesions on Pelvis, Rib & Hip 06:04 Urgent Care Visit: "You Have Cancer" 07:56 What a Bone Marrow Biopsy Really Feels Like 08:39 Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma at 36 11:29 Treatment Plan: Radiation, Chemo & Stem Cell Transplant 13:31 Fertility Preservation Before Chemo & the Cost of Egg Freezing 14:05 Chemo Allergic Reaction & Heart Complications 14:46 Getting a Second Opinion From a Myeloma Specialist 17:02 Ringing the Bell: In Remission With a CAR-T Backup Plan 18:33 Finding Support Groups & Joining the Multiple Myeloma Walk Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook:   / thepatientstory   Instagram:   / thepatientstory   Twitter:   / patient_story   TikTok:   / patientstory   To watch more multiple myeloma stories, click here:    • Multiple Myeloma