Spleen ThereI was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. There were a few symptoms that my doctor had followed up on. Many of the...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
Catastrophizing with OCDI have something called OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. I was diagnosed as a child. It can be passed on genetically. I thought...reactions2comments
Navigating Insurance Benefits: Balancing Health and EmploymentFor over a decade I worked while undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. I experienced a delicate balance between work commitments and...reactions6comments
Just Delayed, Not DeniedReflecting on my time in active treatment, it was challenging to accept that everyone's treatment journey is different. Some people have shorter...reactions2comments
Strategies To Boost Your Immunity After Cancer TreatmentAs a blood cancer survivor, our immune system may be altered because of chemotherapy. I've noted that I now have more frequent...reactions2comments
Give Me Some Consistency, Please!Do you know that feeling when someone tells you they are going to do something, but they don’t do it? Or what...reactions2comments
Intimacy And Blood CancerHearing the words “you have blood cancer” sent chills up and down my spine. Soon after that, the same cold chill impacted...reactionscomments
Two and 17 Years LaterOnce again I’ve started writing various different blog posts in my head on dog walks, never writing them down or dictating them...reactionscomments
Finding Your VoiceReading comments on Blood-Cancer.com and other sites for people like me with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I definitely see a pattern. The...reactions20comments
What Cancer Taught MeThe struggle is real. I have been courageously fighting cancer for 6 years. Doctors didn't expect me to be walking, or at...reactions36comments
Humpyear - Beyond the Halfway Point“Mike...Mike...Mike...Mike...Mike...What year is it? It’s hump year.” I didn’t quote that iconic advertisement perfectly, but I’m sure you all get the point...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
Survivor SadnessLast week was a huge milestone for me personally; I was declared ‘cured’ from my lymphoma, after 3 years of treatments and...reactions21comments
Just Because I Have Blood CancerAs a retired elementary teacher, I enjoy reading aloud to second graders as a monthly volunteer project. Despite technology, children still enjoy...reactions2comments
Happy Birthday Blood-Cancer.comI heard that Blood-Cancer.com is celebrating its fifth birthday on May 3 and I definitely should mark that milestone on my calendar!...reactions17comments
Getting Our Own Day: September 22, CML Awareness DaySince I first heard about it, I always thought it was very clever of someone to designate a day for chronic myeloid...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
A New DayI saw the sunrise today. Every time I see this beautiful phenomenon of nature, I think back to when I was first...reactions13comments
Sometimes Bad News Warrants a 'You Cannot be Serious'One of the reasons I love the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” is the role of tennis legend John McEnroe as...reactions2comments
