My Unsung HeroIt was not until a recent family brunch at our home that I began to realize the critical role that my husband...reactions8comments
Helpful Things To Do For a Cancer PatientA while ago a friend asked what was the nicest thing that someone had done for me when I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
Living With Blood Cancer as a Chronic, Ever- Present ConditionA blood cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect throughout our lives. It is a start of a long journey that can be...reactions12comments
Thoughts About the Loss of a Loved One or FriendSeveral months ago, I received a sad email notifying me that a fellow nursing colleague had passed away. Rosemary was the one...reactions13comments
Combatting Chemo BrainDuring my chemotherapy treatment for follicular lymphoma I began to feel a little foggy, forgetful and at times had difficulty concentrating. I...reactions22comments
The Next Chapter of My Life After CancerI am a survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. During chemotherapy, my life was “on hold" while I focused on treatment. What would I...reactions9comments
Self-Care for the Cancer PatientCancer as a chronic illness places new demands on patients and families to manage their own care. Self-care includes managing the medical...reactions12comments
Getting Involved During Blood Cancer Awareness Month & BeyondNearly 1.3 million people in the U.S are living with or in remission from leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. Blood cancers are the...reactions1comment
The Future of Blood Cancer TreatmentNow that we are in September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to explore future trends in the...reactions6comments
Do You Have a Survivorship Care Plan?Fortunately, the number of cancer survivors are increasing. However, cancer treatments are not without consequence and survivors must deal with the long-term...reactionscomments
On Being a Cancer Survivor and NurseSomeone once asked me what it was like to be an RN who has cancer. It made me think about the unique...reactions5comments
Returning to Life After CancerWhile my chemotherapy and maintenance treatment are completed, it has taken me months to return to a normal life. My monthly oncologist...reactions5comments
The Importance of “Things to Look Forward To”A blood cancer survivor may experience a wide range of emotions. I experienced many emotions this past year intensified as a cancer...reactions9comments
Determination and Faith in Myself - The Impact on My Cancer JourneyA cancer diagnosis can have a devastating effect on your life. I was overwhelmed and uncertain as to how to manage this...reactions5comments
How to Tell a Loved One That You Have CancerHaving a cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and fearful experience. I remember not wanting to talk about it to anyone. My...reactionscomments
How to Stop WorryingSeptember was a very difficult month for me. It is the anniversary of my devastating news of a cancer diagnosis as well...reactions4comments
Role Reversal: Survivor Becomes the CaregiverLife can certainly be filled with challenges. I survived non-Hodgkin lymphoma with much support from my caring husband and family. Now it...reactions23comments
My Experience with American Cancer Society RecommendationsAccording to the American Cancer Society's 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer survivors, a healthy diet and regular physical activity...reactions5comments
My Strategies for Living with Blood CancerAfter my initial denial and anger when diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, I have developed strategies...reactions14comments
The Financial Impact of Chemotherapy and Medical Costs on the Cancer PatientCancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat. Multiple types of treatment including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy administration, and...reactions6comments
