When Someone Doesn't Believe You Have Cancer"I'll believe it when I see it!" We have all heard this statement. Unfortunately, some have heard it from loved ones while facing blood cancer. How sad is that? No... By Leya Elijah-Lyle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Cancer Chronicles: Book GiveawayWe're thrilled to give away 4 copies of Ray Hartjen's new book: Me, Myself & Multiple Myeloma. Ray shares his firsthand journey battling blood cancer. Beyond describing treatments and responses... By Blood-Cancer.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Ward Off the Evil EyeWhen I was a reporter at a daily newspaper, I often wrote stories based on press releases that various people and groups sent. Many described upcoming events. We would use... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Diagnosis, Treatment and MoreFor several years, the forums section of Blood-Cancer.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about living with blood cancer. These forums also have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eating is HardEarlier this week, I started freaking out because I thought I was relapsing. I thought, “No, not now, not again please.” I had been feeling horribly fatigued, to the point... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healing Through Music: A Leukemia Patient's TaleDating back to pre-school age, my mom used to tell me she would put a stack of records (dating myself!) on the stereo, sit me down in a rocking chair... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Constant Reminders That I Have CancerChristmas morning. I was enjoying a relaxing, festive time with my family. My phone buzzed. It was an automated reminder from the cancer hospital. I had an oncologist appointment in... By Bob McEachern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Cancer … Defusing the ImpactIt is not easy to deal with a blood cancer diagnosis or the many treatments that follow. And yes, it is so easy in the middle of treatment to quietly... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Power of One Good ThingI recently enjoyed hearing about the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Her name is Rebecca Petterson, and she lives in my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We retired teachers are... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Birth Control ConcernsThis past week, I went to my doctor for an appointment that I thought, for once, wouldn’t have much to do about my past cancer diagnosis. But I underestimated how... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
“Surviving” Cancer - What It Means To YouThere has been a lot of talk lately about what surviving cancer actually means, and I think it’s a valid question that doesn’t get talked about much. There is life... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With Blood Cancer and Additional CancerWhen you are diagnosed with blood cancer, most doctors will do their best to try to prepare you for the future. You will be referred to other doctors, support groups... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 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
Don't Just Sit ThereIn “The Beauty of Dusk,” New York Times columnist Frank Bruni writes about losing his vision but gaining insights after a stroke left him blind in one eye and unsure... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unpacking That SuitcaseIt is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can be a unique experience, whether good, bad, or... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Job Hunting Presents Challenges for Blood Cancer PatientI’m back in the job hunt rat race. First impressions? It’s not pretty. Looking for a job and holding down a position has unique challenges when you are battling blood... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Having To Be Strong, AgainI don’t want to say too much. It’s all bit raw. Processing. It looks like big change is about to happen. Not with my health. At least, I don’t think... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
No One Tells You This About Blood Cancer We have heard the joke about the 2 big certainties in life being taxes, and death. And while we can certainly avoid paying taxes for a while, eventually, the tax... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bottoms Up: A Peri Care StoryI was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2011. Having an autoimmune disease means trying to avoid infections wherever we can. My fellow blood cancer patients can relate. When I... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Me and the VikingsShortly after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma on May 2, 2011, I started my blog, MattvsMyeloma, as a way of letting family and friends know how I was doing, given... By Matt Goldman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments