When I Use My Cancer Card to Cope With IllnessOkay, I admit it, I’ve used my cancer card. For those not familiar with the term, it means using a cancer diagnosis...reactions22comments
Fatigue and More: My Side Effects From CAR T-Cell TherapyWhen I read about the side effects of CAR T-cell therapy, I never thought that I would experience them all – and...reactionscomments
Strategies for Talking to Children About CancerAs a newly diagnosed blood cancer patient, I was very concerned about telling my child about my illness. My first reaction was...reactions7comments
Hair Today Gone TomorrowAm I going to lose my hair? This is usually one of the first questions when someone finds out they will have to...reactions2comments
One in a MillionI’m one in a million. Well…not exactly “one in a million.” I have polycythemia vera (PV) which is considered a rare cancer...reactions20comments
Healthiest Sick PersonI recently had my quarterly visit to my oncologist. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking with multiple cancers, including blood cancer...reactions13comments
Pain, Pain Go Away...Every morning, as soon as I wake up, I do a quick pain inventory. My feet? Yep, still hurt. How about my...reactions16comments
Now Closed: Blood-Cancer.com GiveawayThe Blood-Cancer.com Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We...reactions2comments
The Energizer Bunny is Back: Managing My Polycythemia Vera FatigueThe commercial is familiar to us all - the motorized fuzzy pink bunny toy with flip-flops and sunglasses beating a bass drum...reactions6comments
Managing Longterm Fatigue After Blood Cancer TreatmentTo manage fatigue following blood cancer treatment, it’s important to understand what fatigue is. It’s been at least three years since I...reactions1comment
Cancer Made Me Break Up With FoodMan, I loved to eat. I really enjoyed food itself – the taste, texture and look. I loved to explore the flavor...reactions9comments
The Devil in What You Know: Changing TreatmentHow do I feel about switching treatment? Luckily, that situation is not on the table at the moment. But it has been...reactions19comments
How Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life with Relapsed Multiple MyelomaRelapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a challenging condition. Living with it can feel overwhelming. However, there are ways to improve your...reactionscomments
12 Tips for Managing Brain Fog and Chemo BrainThe other day I was filling out an online survey about life with multiple myeloma. One question asked me to list my...reactions30comments
Finding Purpose While Living with LeukemiaLiving with cancer sucks. There, I said it.I remember when I only had to deal with the occasional cold or flu. Where...reactions21comments
Life With Chronic Fatigue - My Invisible "Friend" - After Cancer TreatmentI have someone, or rather something, with me at all times. It’s there when I wake up and when I lie in...reactions32comments
My Pathway to CAR-T Cell Therapy With Multiple MyelomaAt 47 years old, I started having pain between my shoulder blades and stabbing pains in my sides. My first thought was...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions3comments
How Cold Showers Improve My Quality of Life With Blood CancerI know what you might be thinking, and I used to think that way too. Even though I have lived most of...reactions25comments
