Working With Cancer & How Employers Play GamesLately, I have been seeing talk about working with cancer. It’s something more than a few of us try to do, and for some of us it’s a must-do in... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
We Are Not Our DiseaseI have been looking for a condo for a couple of years. I’m an empty nester, divorced, and living alone in a house that is too big for me. Part... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Advocate to Advocate LiveI was chosen again to attend HealtheVoices conference. What makes this particular conference unique is the safe meeting place for a wide range of patient leaders/advocates. Most times, a lot... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning When Baby Steps are Enough With CMLHaving blood cancer, sometimes I feel like my movements are stifled by quicksand. There are ups and downs in life for everyone. But trudging through nine years with chronic myeloid... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Caregiver Can Be ToughTaking care of someone is always difficult. Of course the amount of difficulty depends on the ability of the recipient, but no matter what, it still takes a toll on... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Questions on Daily Challenges, Support, and WellnessLiving with blood cancer presents a unique set of challenges. From managing medication regimens to navigating emotional support, individuals with blood cancer face daily hurdles that impact their quality of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Honest Account of FeelingsI’ve been really noticing my feelings lately. And as I look back on the last 17 years since I was first diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, I realize that I... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spleen ThereI was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. There were a few symptoms that my doctor had followed up on. Many of the symptoms were pretty vague and persistent. The one... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
From Cancer Coming A-Calling to Cancer Becoming a CallingWhen cancer first came calling, I wasn’t quite sure how to react or respond. It took a few months, but now I am proud to say my cancer has become... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gaining Control of Blood-CancerOne of the more stressful discoveries surrounding my encounter with blood cancer, aside from the initial shock, treatment protocols, and the physical/emotional reactions to chemotherapy, was an awareness of a... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nesting and Having A Recovery SpaceOne of the recent topics being talked about around here is making a nest, and I have to say I’m all for it. Now, In Katelynn’s wonderful article, they talk... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Hardest Person To Forgive Is MyselfLately, I’ve been having to work on not holding grudges. I never used to; at least, I don’t think I did. But I realized I still hold a lot of... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Planning Your Future As A Cancer SurvivorA cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. I can remember feeling shock, anger, and denial. How could this be happening to me? I lived a healthy lifestyle and was... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 Comments1 comments
Blood Cancer Chronicles: Book Giveaway - CLOSEDThank you for participating in the Blood Cancer Chronicles: Book Giveaway! Winners are being selected and will be contacted by email! We're thrilled to give away 4 copies of Ray... 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 Comments1 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