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.

Episode 7 recounts a rollercoaster week during the stem cell harvest before transplant: long hours hooked up to the collection machine, blood tests, injections, and the emotional highs and lows as the cell counts came in.

The host shares the close-call results — an initial shortfall followed by a successful collection of enough cells, episodes of low potassium and extra IVs, and the small victories of returning to work and pausing to listen to the body.

Through simple analogies about rebuilding and reseeding, the episode emphasizes recovery as fragile and patient work, celebrates resilience and gratitude, and looks ahead to transplant planning.

In Episode 6 of Through Myeloma Eyes — Solomon Alexis shares the transition into his autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). He reflects on the dramatic drop in his light chains, the emotional and physical challenges he faced, and the preparations ahead: high-dose chemotherapy, GCSF injections, stem cell harvest, and transplant.

This episode is about endurance, faith, and realistic hope — outlining the timeline, risks, and recovery milestones while inviting listeners to continue the journey with him.

Host Solomon Alexis shares his personal journey with multiple myeloma and how food became part of his care — from embracing fruits, vegetables, fish and whole foods to adding kitchen allies like turmeric, garlic, ginger, manuka honey, soursop and green tea.

The episode emphasizes balance over strict rules, practical tips on what to favour and what to limit, and how nutrition can support treatment, bone health and emotional wellbeing — feeding both body and soul.

In this episode Solomon Alexis shares what a 7-day break from chemotherapy really feels like — a pause where heavy drugs stop but protective medications continue, and ordinary life slowly returns. He recounts days of clearer thinking, returning to work, friends, small comforts, and the emotional relief of feeling human again.

Through candid moments and cautious optimism with upcoming treatment decisions, Solomon reflects on how these pauses restore energy and hope as he prepares for the next major step: a possible stem cell transplant.

Welcome to Through Myeloma Eyes. I am Solomon Alexis, and in this episode I share my journey living with multiple myeloma, focusing on the real side effects of treatment and the day-to-day reality they create.

I describe intense itching, weakness, balance issues, peripheral neuropathy, digestive problems, chemo brain, changes in blood levels, neutropenic fever, breathlessness, and cancer-related fatigue, and how I managed each with medication, diet, pacing, and support.

My message is simple: speak up about how you feel, celebrate small improvements, build coping strategies, and keep looking forward. If my story helps you feel less alone, please share it and follow for future episodes.