Finding Financial Assistance for Cancer PatientsThe rising cost of cancer drugs and care often imposes a significant financial burden on cancer patients and their families. Even for...reactions2comments
Cancer or Not, Dare to LeadI tell the ladies at my church that I am a bad Sunday School teacher. I replaced our teacher Julia, volunteering after...reactionscomments
Fear RigidityI don’t know anyone with a cancer diagnosis that doesn’t experience fear, crippling doubt, and ample amounts of anxiety. I was diagnosed...reactions5comments
The Financial Strain of Blood CancerIn the world of battling blood cancer, money matters can quickly become a big deal. It's a lot to handle, from figuring...reactionscomments
Dealing With Being MinimizedIt’s funny, well. It’s not really. I seem to often start writing with that phrase when the reality is anything but. Feeling...reactions1comment
A Christmas CAR T MiracleOne of the best and worst parts of having cancer is the relationships with others who have the same disease. The highs...reactions18comments
Research Shows Blood Cancer is More Costly for Patients than Other CancersA recent study has shown that the cost of treating blood cancers can be more costly than treating other solid tumor cancers...reactions3comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs...reactions3comments
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: When Blood Cancer is UncommonThey diagnosed me with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at age 37. I was barely familiar with leukemia. I certainly had never heard of...reactions7comments
A Case of the BruiseI’ve been on two different steroids for over 8 years. I’ve been taking a baby aspirin every day for over 8 years...reactions8comments
Denying The Reality of Blood-CancerA built-in and unconscious defense mechanism by which we refuse to recognize cold hard facts or experiences in our lives is called...reactionscomments
Pieces of Care PlanningWhen being told you have blood cancer, there is often a lot of missing information. Sometimes, the links become connected in time, but...reactionscomments
Real Talk About Mental HealthContent Warning:This article includes information related to mental and emotional distress and may be upsetting to some people. If you or someone...reactions18comments
5 Steps for Curing the BluesAuthor’s note: This article is not about clinical depression. That’s a more serious condition so we’ll save it for another post. I’m...reactions7comments
Cancer: Its Far-Reaching ConsequencesCancer has far-reaching and widespread consequences, he said as if people didn’t know this already. I know, I know, people hear cancer...reactions1comment
I'm Serious. Blood Cancer Is SeriousFor many years, I’ve been a follower of all things British. My favorite author was British. Some of my favorite movies and...reactions3comments
Finding Re-mission in RemissionIt wasn’t me who thought of this clever double meaning to a much-beloved word in cancer circles. Instead, it was my high...reactions6comments
The Impact of Core Wounds on Mental Health ManagementWe all seem to have a unique set of experiences that trigger stress within our bodies. I’ve always noticed that certain people...reactionscomments
Fear and WorryAfter I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009, I watched my white blood cell and lymphocyte counts quickly climb. But...reactions44comments
Treating Blood Cancer: Don't Go on a Snipe Hunt!When I was fourteen, I attended a weekend church retreat with other girls my age. Some of the older kids encouraged us...reactions2comments
