A Little Word Can Dampen Your Mood
The other day I went into a checkup feeling fine and went out feeling anxious, and all because of one …
Living
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2018
Saturday, October 13, 2018 is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This year’s theme is ‘Palliative Care – Because I …
The Value of Being a Peer Mentor
Experiencing and living through a cancer diagnosis involves taking charge in an overwhelming environment of tests, treatments and physician visits. …
Don’t Sweat It, or Do!
When I returned to work after chemo, I couldn’t wait to build my strength back up. I was determined to …
Cancer, Community, and Buffalo Chicken
On the night of my 40th birthday, my wife took me out for a beer and a sandwich. That was …
The UK’s NHS Turned 70
I know in the UK we are very lucky to have the NHS. It saves lives that would be …
The Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for a Person with Cancer (Part I)
Hearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is something no one wishes to hear. Many questions come along with it… What …
Survivorship Plans
Before I begin, I need to make it clear that I am by no means an expert on survivorship plans. …
The Tortoise and the Race
Are you familiar with the story of the tortoise that took forever to get to its destination, as he was …
Chemo and Teeth: When Bad Luck Turns Good (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of Ronni’s dental series. Read Chemo and Teeth: Not a Pretty Picture (Part 1). At …
Insomnia in Cancer Survivors
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or cause …
Good News! It’s Lymphoma.
Helloooooooooo Blood-Cancer.com! Can you hear me in the back? Good. So, I am Daniel P. Malito, author, columnist, and …
Back in the Burg
I love Edinburgh it makes my soul happy in a calm way. I spent 4 years here. I say here …
Awareness Beyond September
Our work as advocates does not end with September – Blood Cancer Awareness Month. We will continue to …
The Downside of the Internet: Unwanted Advice
I have my own style of using social media – as we all do, I suppose. Since my diagnosis, …
Helpful Things To Do For a Cancer Patient
A while ago a friend asked what was the nicest thing that someone had done for me when I was …
Life with Leukemia: Highlights from our 2018 Blood Cancer In America Survey
Our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey received over 2,500 responses from nearly 2,000 individuals who have received a …
Chemo and Teeth: Not a Pretty Picture (Part 1)
For many people, losing a chip off their tooth is at most an annoyance. But for me, it is a …
Throwing Caution to the Wind
One of the challenges for a multiple myeloma patient (or any blood cancer for that matter) is the giant …
Cancer-Related Fatigue Can Be Incapacitating
Everyone gets tired and usually, a good night’s sleep will solve the problem. However, fatigue is a daily lack …