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Kevin Jones wrote a monthly column for The Myeloma Beacon from December 2011 through September 2013. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2011 at the age of 52. Kevin lives in Michigan and works as an engineer in the aerospace industry. He enjoys biking, hockey, woodworking, walks in the woods, and family time. Kevin and his wife Karen have three grown children.

Kevin Jones has written 22 article(s) .

[ by | Dec 15, 2011 12:47 pm | 42 Comments ]
Me vs. MM: The Beginning

So why name this column "Me vs. MM”?

Because I basically consider myself at war with multiple myeloma, and my philosophy is to battle it as best I can.

I realize it might be more appropriate to name it "Us vs. MM", since ours is definitely a collective effort that includes family, friends, doctors, nurses, and many others.

But, in the end, I just felt the personal part of the battle – the “me” – is too important to leave …

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