1. Why Are Biometric Screenings Important? Lisa Fernandez

2. My Journey

6. June 2014  No Medications  No Illnesses  Zumba 3 x a Week  Volleyball Every Wednesday  Bowling on Sunday  Walking  Traveling  Regular Blood Work  Mammogram  Colonoscopy  Heart Work-Up  Stress Test  Biometric Screen

9. July 2014  My Dad was diagnosed with bone cancer.  Caretaker  Transportation  Food  Visits  Work  Family

10. August 2014  Celebrated my last Birthday with my Dad.  My Dad passed away 8/19/15.  Fatigue  Foamy Urine (proteinuria)  Severe Muscle Cramps  Shortness of Breath  Biometric Screen  High Cholesterol  High Triglycerides  High Blood Pressure  Couldn’t get a LDL Reading

12. September 2014  Numerous Blood Tests  Urine Work-Up  Kidney Biopsy  Bone Marrow Biopsy  CAT Scan  Numerous Testing  Diagnosed with:  Multiple Myeloma (only 10% – 15% of patients)  Amyloidosis AL (Primary)  About 2,000 cases in the U.S. a year  2/3 are men  Only 5% are under 40  60% go into remission

13. AMYLOIDOSIS AL  Kidneys (Stage 1)  Heart  Liver  Spleen  Nervous System  Digestive Track (Pancreatitis – High Triglyceride's) A very rare potentially fatal blood disorder that produces abnormal protein cells in your bone marrow called light chains that attack your organs. Early detection is the key. No cure only treatment.

14. Treatment April 9, 2015 New Birthday Stem Cell Transplant (Autologous) November 2014 Dexamethasone Cytoxan Velcade March 2015 Bone Marrow Biopsy Grow & Harvest Bone Marrow Cleaned & Frozen Until Transplant April 6, 2015 Admitted to the Hospital Melphalan (High Dose Chemo)

22. HOPE COURAGE STRENGHT

25. Going Home Day  April 25, 2015  Blood Work Monthly  Urine Testing Monthly  Vaccinations  Lots of Medications  Off Work Until July  (90 Day Transitional/Back to Work Program)

27. Support System  Faith  Family  Friends  Co-Workers and Professional Contacts  Neighbors  Classmates  Facebook Families  HUMOR  Nurses  Doctors  Social Workers  Caseworker/Nurse from Medical Mutual  Angel Program  Take Charge! Live Well! Coach (Helena)

32. Life After Transplant

34. Why Are Biometric Screens Important? Know Your Numbers: Early Detection is the Key! Healthy Life Style Take Charge! Live Well! Program Biometric Screening Health Coach Ohio Employee Assistance Program Build Your Support Team Be a Support to Others

35. Questions???