Coping When Cancer Keeps Letting You Know It’s ThereAs every patient can tell you, coping with a cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. In fact, for me, trying to cope with cancer to get my head around my initial blood... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
From Cancer Coming A-Calling to Cancer Becoming a CallingWhen cancer first came calling, I wasn’t quite sure how to react or respond. It took a few months, but now I am proud to say my cancer has become... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Walking for Exercise With CancerI never thought I would count myself as one of “the walkers,” the legion of exercisers who blaze sidewalks and trails to sharpen their fitness. But, following an autologous stem... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Considerations When Sharing Your Cancer DiagnosisWhen or if to share your blood cancer diagnosis is an extremely personal decision, and there is no wrong answer for patients. Some share, some don’t. While we might feel... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The High Potential of Cannabis in TreatmentLet me ask you a question here, in a safe, judgment-free zone. What are your thoughts on cannabis? Cannabis can be quite the buzzy topic among blood cancer patients (pun... By Ray Hartjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments