Expect the UnexpectedWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I had never heard of this cancer and although I had been sick for a few months leading up to my... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Kymriah Now Approved for Adult Diffuse Large B-Cell LymphomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently expanded the approval of Kymriah™ (tisagenlecleucel) to include adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Out at 25I’m not sure I still understand how drastic and life-changing finding out I had blood cancer was when I was 25 years old. Well, wait, actually it took 2 months... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma: What's the Difference?Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are each types of cancer that start in the blood cells. The cancer then spreads throughout the body by means of the bloodstream or lymphatic system... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Spinal Headaches ExplainedHave you ever had a headache, pulsing right behind your eyes, and reaching straight through to the back of your head after a spinal procedure? Then you might have experienced... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your doctor... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments