What a Bone Marrow Biopsy Really Feels LikeAcronyms are a short way to describe something, but it’s rare to have one that has two totally different meanings. A bone...reactions121comments
When Cancer Does Not Bring Family CloserWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I hoped that the disease that was damaging my body would also heal some strained...reactions35comments
The Roller Coaster Ride to CAR T-Cell TherapySometimes, I look back on my cancer journey and compare it to a roller coaster ride. There were so many ups and...reactions2comments
From Teaching a Classroom to Teaching the World About Myeloma: My Cancer JourneyAs far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young...reactions9comments
Is Taking a Break From Treatment Worth the Risks? Here's My ExperienceI was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2011. A few years after treatment began, my oncologist congratulated me, saying that the...reactions1comment
My Experience Being Diagnosed With Blood CancerA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions4comments
A Patient's Guide to CAR T-Cell Therapy (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 another...reactions13comments
A Decade of Living with Multiple MyelomaI’ve always loved end-of-year lists. I can’t get enough of them. I’ll buy magazines and watch a bunch of end-of-year shows. I've...reactions17comments
My CAR T-Cell Therapy Journey to RemissionIt was a whirlwind of activity once I entered the CAR T trial for my blood cancer. I was struggling with recurring...reactions2comments
What Does "Healthy" Look Like with Multiple Myeloma?It can be a bit unclear what "healthy" is supposed to look like when you are diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The appearance...reactionscomments
What It's Like to Have a Slow-Growing CancerA writer friend of mine has a chronic illness, one that can go years without giving her any trouble. She wanted people...reactions17comments
A Guide to Common Multiple Myeloma TermsIt’s always great to hear about the new drugs that have made their way into the myeloma treatment spectrum. I know all...reactions16comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Fatigue Can Be DebilitatingWhen I was going into the trial for CAR T-cell therapy, I knew it required a seven-day hospital stay. I told the...reactions5comments
Cancer and Anxiety - It's a Real Thing!I have been seeing more and more posts about the anxiety of cancer – something that there is no shortage of when...reactions3comments
Fatigue - Can It Be Analyzed?Admit it, you’re as tired hearing about fatigue as you are tired. Raise your hand if you don’t have an issue with...reactions12comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Costs: Why is it 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...reactions6comments
Likelihoods and an Uncertain Future With Blood CancerA diagnosis brings about a whole lot of questionable thoughts about what the future is with blood cancer. Whether it’s multiple myeloma...reactionscomments
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness RibbonsI remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months...reactions6comments
Bone Damage and Lytic Lesions With Multiple MyelomaOne of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided...reactions17comments
Scared ManagementI know not everyone handles life turmoil in the same way, which is why we’re all so unique in how we cope...reactions11comments
