Failed Treatments Lead To CAR T TrialAfter years of going through scanxiety, I have finally graduated to labxiety, transitioning from bi-annual scans to just having labs. I am...2 min read
ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy is a type of treatment that aims to boost the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. By harnessing the...2 min read
CAR T-Cell TherapyChimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a newer treatment for blood cancer. It is a type of immunotherapy that attacks cancer...5 min read
Why Not?As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young...3 min read
What is this CAR T-Cell Therapy Anyway? (CAR T 101)You may have heard or read a lot about this thing called 'CAR T-cell therapy' - but what exactly is it? Just...3 min read
Why is CAR T-Cell Therapy So Expensive?If you know anything about chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy), you’re likely to know it’s expensive. Like crazy expensive...4 min read
The Decade That WasI’ve always loved end of year lists. I can’t get enough of them. I’ll buy magazines and watch a bunch of end...3 min read
Deciphering TermsIt’s always great to hear about the new drugs that have made their way into the myeloma treatment spectrum. I know all...2 min read
Becoming CAR T ManIt was a whirlwind of activity once I entered the CAR T trial for my blood cancer. I was struggling with recurring...3 min read
CAR T and the Fatigue FalloutWhen I was going into the trial for CAR T-cell therapy, I knew it required a seven-day hospital stay. I told the...3 min read
To Share a Diagnosis or NotA blood cancer diagnosis is a very private thing. It is truly life-changing. You are in the battle for your life. You...3 min read
