Almost, Again and AgainIt's no secret that I'm a huge, lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. I've lived my whole life in Southern California and the obvious...reactions5comments
PTSD and Cancer Considering the many traumatic events I have faced over the last few years, several folks have suggested writing an article on how...reactions7comments
Staying AfloatI never learned how to swim, so I have respect, though slight fear, of the water. After taking my toddler to swimming...reactions11comments
How to Stop Yourself From Projecting Bad OutcomesThe black and blue mark on my arm was easily traced to a tennis ball hit. It was a perfectly round shape...reactions8comments
The "Why Me?"QuestionWhy me? I think that’s a question that anyone who gets diagnosed with blood cancer, or really any cancer, asks themselves at...reactions21comments
Cutting out the MiddlemanI’m not a big follower of The National Basketball Association, but when Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, told Forbes last...reactions10comments
Old Blood Tests Lead to DiagnosisPeople who have blood cancer often learn about it while undergoing routine blood tests or other procedures. Others find out by chance...reactions13comments
My Experience with American Cancer Society RecommendationsAccording to the American Cancer Society's 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer survivors, a healthy diet and regular physical activity...reactions5comments
My Emotional Survival KitA blood cancer diagnosis, along with the many available treatment options, can dump a bucket full of stress and more in your...reactions17comments
Get a Second OpinionI could go on and on about my first kidney doctor. But I am trying to my blood pressure down, so I’ll...reactions9comments
Halting Your Dreams While Sick*Authors note: I curse in this a LOT I was so sure I was going to be on Broadway (I mean, I...reactions26comments
My CLL DiagnosisI was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2015. My cancer was discovered at the same time that I was diagnosed...reactions16comments
Pros vs. Novice (at Coping)I think it’s fair to say no one living with blood cancer wants to be labeled as a pro in dealing and...reactions23comments
Marking Milestones and Memories Post DiagnosisOctober is an important month for me and it has taken on more significance over the past eight years. Toward the middle...reactions14comments
Another Pill Bites the DustWhen my daily meds included folic acid at the start of my chemotherapy, I remember the conversation around it so clearly that...reactions6comments
My E-Bike Has a Battery When Mine Runs Out!It’s been over 4 years since my myeloma diagnosis and over 3 since I was declared in remission. It has been almost...reactions28comments
My Health vs My BillsHow many of us have considered our health as we balance our expenses? This situation is mired in difficulties, but for many...reactions10comments
Courtesy Rules for Cancer Patients"Oh, you look so tired!" Hee hee hee! Bless your heart!" My coworker often said to me on Fridays. At times, I...reactions34comments
Scanxiety and Schrodinger's CATscanAnxiety. It comes hand-in-hand with a cancer diagnosis and is so thoroughly entwined with the disease that it should probably be called...reactions14comments
My Strategies for Living with Blood CancerAfter my initial denial and anger when diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, I have developed strategies...reactions14comments
