In this episode the host answers common questions about living with multiple myeloma — covering the current lack of a cure, treatment progress, and the reality of maintenance therapy after a successful stem cell transplant.

He discusses practical lifestyle topics like diet, vaccinations (including repeat shots after transplant), ongoing medications, main side effects such as fatigue and neuropathy, and how the disease has affected travel, work, and relationships.

The episode also shares personal coping strategies, the role of family support, the cautious view on alternative therapies, and a message of hope, connection, and continued conversation.

In this episode of Through Myeloma Eyes, Solomon explores the confusing question "Why me?" as he examines known risk factors for multiple myeloma—age, race, gender, workplace exposures, obesity, family history, and past infections like H. pylori—while sharing his personal experience and reflections. Honest, personal, and a bit light-hearted, he admits that despite deep research, the exact cause remains unclear, but life and resilience continue.

Solomon shares his post-stem cell transplant results — a complete metabolic response confirmed by scans, biopsies, MRD testing and blood work — and explains the next medical steps, including consolidation therapy.

He also recounts his first trip home to Saint Lucia 143 days after transplant: the careful preparations, travel anxiety, a heat wave and a persistent cough, and the quiet courage of choosing to live fully while staying cautious.