Ann Harper

We sleep for one-third of our lives. That’s how important sleep is. However, Dr. Marishka Brown, a sleep expert at the National Institutes of Health, points out that sleep is...

Taking care of someone is always difficult. Of course the amount of difficulty depends on the ability of the recipient, but no matter what, it still takes a toll on...

Life is busy. Work of course takes up a lot of time, but so do the responsibilities at home like cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. But what about when a health...

Sleep issues are a common side effect of cancer. My daughter Crystal, who had Hodgkin lymphoma, had a lot of trouble sleeping. The disease, as well as the treatment, can...

Sickness happens. We come in contact with another sick person and catch whatever they have. We usually know kind of quickly that we are coming down with something because of...

As a mom, you are a natural caregiver. From the moment you realize a new life is on the way, to seeing the first glimpse of that new little person...

Recently, I had the pleasure and honor of watching my daughter Crystal graduate from Officer Training School for the United States Air Force. It was such a proud moment, but...

We all know seeing a dentist is an essential part of our yearly checkups, and can be especially important for those living with blood cancer. But have you ever heard...

This morning as I took my walk I thought of a friend who lost her husband to cancer a few years ago. I have reached out to her over the...

I recently had the pleasure of talking to Louis J. DeGennaro, Past President & CEO, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). He shared a lot of helpful information regarding LLS...

May is Cancer Research Month. As we all know, research is necessary. It is one of the only ways the medical system can come up with new treatments and drugs...

Cancer. Loss. Both are tough to deal with individually, but together can be almost unbearable. This can lead to grief and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this interview, Dennis Golden...

During today’s video, I had a conversation with Niamh Gourlay. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Dublin in the field of food, nutrition, and health. She became...

Getting to speak with someone from the American Cancer Society (ACS) is pretty exciting and today I got to do just that. Ampy Rougeau is the Managing Director for the...

It's 2023 and it’s going to be a better year. If you’re reading this, you probably have blood cancer. That doesn’t mean you can’t make 2023 fun and exciting. There...

A few years ago, Crystal, my daughter with blood cancer, and I were able to enjoy a get-a-way at Mary’s Place by the Sea. Today, I was lucky enough to...

Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with Andrea Leonard, President of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, about the importance of exercise during cancer. Andrea became interested in fitness after...

Having a positive attitude when facing any of life’s trials is important. At least that’s my opinion. Nature and life have a way of working things out. Although it’s not...

When you are told you have cancer, there are a few things you want to know right away. One of those questions might be, "What can be done to get...

When you have cancer you are going to have bad days. Sometimes they are related to blood cancer treatments and appointments, but some days you may just be depressed. We...