Meeting Another Blood Cancer Survivor: Deb's ViewAs we watched the sun dip low in the sky over Lake Bemidji that early August evening, we thought how small our world really is. Ramae and I are both...reactions25comments
Everything's Gonna Be AlrightHaving a positive attitude when facing any of life’s trials is important. At least that’s my opinion. Nature and life have a way of working things out. Although it’s not...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month GiveawayThe Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are honoring Blood Cancer Awareness Month this year, themed "Navigating the New Normal," with a...reactionscomments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Navigating the New NormalSeptember is Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). We all know that a blood cancer diagnosis is life-changing, and that is why this year we want to bring awareness to what...reactionscomments
Cancer, Fatigue, and Guilt and That One Co-WorkerI have a confession. Yesterday, I woke up at 10:45 am. Then I woke up again an hour later. Then I also woke up again at 12:15 pm. That’s what...reactions24comments
Sometimes All You Can Do is LaughEverything happens for a reasonEven if you don’t know whySometimes all you can do is laughOtherwise, you’d cry... Last year I wrote a song called Sometimes All You Can Do...reactions4comments
Caterpillars and CancerProcessionary caterpillars are not well-known in the United States but are very well-known to be a significant environmental and defoliation hazard in the forests of southern Europe. A word of caution...reactions9comments
Your Hidden StarThe hotel clock clicked midnight, and I was alone. I felt lost thinking about what life would be like with blood cancer. My friend had offered to accompany me to...reactions8comments
Vacation is Over: My Experience Going Off TreatmentIn a previous article, I discussed how my chronic myeloid leukemia specialist decided I should stop treatment temporarily. Late last year, my feet became swollen, discolored, and cold for some...reactions19comments
Life In-BetweenMy only experiences with cancer before I was diagnosed were either: 1. People who beat it and 2. People who didn’t beat it. From what I saw, beating it meant...reactions28comments
You Can't Study for a Blood TestDid you ever open an envelope, read its contents, and felt devastated? I was a college junior in 1976 when I received notice that I had not been accepted into...reactions10comments
Red Flag CareSometimes we know what it takes, or we think we do, when it involves walking into unknown territories. Oftentimes it's more than the obvious, it can also take the inner...reactions16comments
Did You Hear the One About the Benefits of Neuropathy?While on a walk with friends on a cold winter day, with slush underfoot, I had a secret weapon that you wouldn’t normally call a plus in a person’s life:...reactions5comments
Back At It - Doctor's AppointmentsA long time again, in July 2017 (wait…was it 2016? Oh geez, the years are blending into one big blob), nonetheless, a few years back I retired/went on disability. While...reactions4comments
Cancer Affects The People Around Us, TooCancer, more so than any other illness, makes us rely on others for help. Most of the time that means family, and whether your “family” is the one you were...reactions17comments
The Financial Impact of Chemotherapy and Medical Costs on the Cancer PatientCancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat. Multiple types of treatment including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy administration, and hospitalization may be necessary. Compared to prior years...reactions6comments
The First TimeThe first time you hear the words “You have blood cancer,” your world changes forever. The former “happy-go-lucky” person that was YOU just moments ago is now gone -- your...reactions4comments
My Furry Purry Friend Part 2Quick recap, in the last article I was explaining how I found my cat Isis and how raising him was very tough for quite a while with his behavioral issues...reactions9comments
Tips for Out-of-Town Appointment AnxietyRecently I headed to Mayo for a yearly visit that was postponed due to the pandemic. It had been two years since I had seen my blood cancer specialist, and...reactions12comments
Epic, epic newsI had my 4-week appointment today with my consultant and as in all likelihood, by the time I have my next one, the baby will be here, I asked a...reactions13comments
