When the Caregiver Has Blood CancerWhen I retired from teaching in 2017, I wasn't feeling well and was in the process of having several medical tests run...reactions4comments
Juggling Appointments As a CaregiverLife is busy. Work of course takes up a lot of time, but so do the responsibilities at home like cooking, cleaning...reactions1comment
Some Help With SleepSleep issues are a common side effect of cancer. My daughter Crystal, who had Hodgkin lymphoma, had a lot of trouble sleeping...reactionscomments
Thankful for CaregiversDid you know that November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month? Are you fortunate enough to have a family member or friend...reactions10comments
Tips to Feel BetterWhen you are told you have cancer, there are a few things you want to know right away. One of those questions...reactions22comments
Trying to Step Away from CancerFinding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was...reactions36comments
Chemo and teeth issuesTeeth are such an important part of your body. Take it from one who knows. I’ve had bad teeth for as long...reactions21comments
The Lesson I Learned About GuiltWe are who we are and we can’t be more than that. So why do we feel so guilty sometimes? When I...reactions18comments
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
What I Wish My Caretakers KnewI want to preface this by saying I appreciate each and everything all of my caretakers did for me. Being sick was...reactions7comments
5 Tips To Help When Your Loved One Has CancerMany of us have watched a loved one go through a traumatic experience. Most of us want to jump right in and...reactions19comments
For the Caregiver: Sometimes You Need To RechargeWe all know that when someone we love has cancer, it’s going to be tough on them. Most of the time, family...reactions3comments
What To Do When You Can't Be ThereUnfortunately, a few people in my family have had cancer. Because of this, I always wonder what I can do to make...reactions10comments
Doing What You CanLife is what happens every day. It’s getting up and going to work. It’s spending time with your family. It’s trying to...reactions6comments
A Friend Of A FriendToday, as I was thinking about my last week of teaching, I remembered a teacher who had retired before me. She had...reactions15comments
More Tips For The CaregiverEvery day I notice helpful things we can do for others. I notice these things because people have been kind to me...reactions11comments
Not Knowing What To SayThe lives we live are very routine. For most of us, we wake up, go to work, come home, and go to...reactions12comments
Food For ThoughtFood can mean more than just nourishment. It’s a way to share family time, share stories, meet up with friends, and even...reactions11comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 4)In case you missed it, check out Ann's caregiving tips Parts 1, 2, and 3. Caring for someone you love can take...reactions12comments
Stories and Experiences of a Cancer CaregiverThe diagnosis of blood cancer affects both the patient and family in numerous ways. My loving husband took terrific care of me...reactions5comments
