In September 2014, in the United States, Nancy Dziedzic will consult her doctor for stomach pain. The diagnosis falls like a cleaver: at 48, the American is affected by a multiple myeloma.
Multiple myeloma (also called “Kahler’s disease”) is a cancer of the bone marrow which affects 5,000 new French people each year, generally around 70-75 years old. Men are slightly more affected than women (54%) and 2.8% of cases are diagnosed in individuals under the age of 40. In multiple myeloma, the 5-year survival rate is approximately 42%.
Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma
After receiving her diagnosis, Nancy received chemotherapy and stem cell transplant. On Facebook, the American joined many support groups and notably discovered the Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma, a private initiative that invites patients to go beyond their own limits by going hiking all over the world – Grand Canyon, Machu Picchu …
This year, the Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma initiative is planning a trip to Tanzania, on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. “I have always dreamed of going to Africa, I was really interested! I followed the group’s adventures last year, and it made me dream, ”Nancy confided to our colleagues at Fox News.
On February 17, 2017, Nancy and 5 other patients will therefore leave for Tanzania. As for the doctors, no contraindication: “Nancy responds well to treatment even if she is not yet in remission, explained her doctor to Fox News. Physical activity is beneficial for the duration of therapy, so we strongly encourage him to participate in this journey. “In case of cancer, the American Cancer Association also recommends a minimum of physical activity of 150 minutes per week.
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