When Doctors Don't Believe YouI heard from another person with chronic myeloid leukemia today that she was suffering from non-stop stomach ailments a year into her diagnosis. Her doctor was no help, and told...reactions3comments
Doctor Can You Hear Me?I’ve had my share of experiences with doctors who don’t listen, or don’t listen the way I need them to. The time that stands out as brutish was what my...reactions16comments
Let It GoIt is funny how things can strike you. During the holidays my wife and I were looking for some relaxation one evening with a bit of home entertainment as we...reactions6comments
Cancer and the "B" Word - "Burden"Most time when we talk about cancer we talk about the “c” word, or the “big C,” or even the “C” that sucks and is bad and makes you tired...reactions18comments
What is Your Gut (Microbiome) Telling You?Since my stem cell transplant four years ago, I’ve been dealing with gut issues – nausea, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. All are known side effects of my oral maintenance drug...reactions12comments
When Did Cancer Ghosting Become a Thing?Most people are familiar with the term "ghosting." It’s often used in a dating context when one person suddenly cuts ties with the other with no explanation. But are you...reactions46comments
Determination and Faith in Myself - The Impact on My Cancer JourneyA cancer diagnosis can have a devastating effect on your life. I was overwhelmed and uncertain as to how to manage this frightening news and its implications. I have always...reactions5comments
How Events Can Trigger Nightmares About RelapseThirteen years after my fourth stem cell transplant, I don’t worry about relapse as much as I once did. With each year, the fear fades away and then fades some...reactions11comments
Leon Russell and Me: Making Final ArrangementsWhat do I have in common with musician and songwriter Leon Russell? We share the same hometown, graduated from the same high school (Will Rogers, Class of 1959 for Leon...reactions14comments
My Diagnosis StoryMy family has had a lot of cancer. My Mom, Dad, both sets of grandparents, and an aunt have all had a type of cancer. So I knew one day...reactions8comments
Life Forward in RemissionOver the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to and discussing with a few people about their experiences once they’ve been coined “in remission” clearance. The road...reactions13comments
Fingers, Toes, and NailsWhen considering the possible side effects of chemotherapy and blood cancer, one of the first concerns, especially for women and some men, is hair loss. Next are concerns over potential...reactions8comments
Mental Health and the Cancer JourneyMay is Mental Health Month. Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Five of Blood-Cancer.com’s Patient Leaders...reactionscomments
Gallows Humor: Poking Fun at CancerI admit to being a little dark. Not my skin or my hair, but my humor. Ten years of chemotherapy and sometimes all I need is a laugh. It’s this...reactions71comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms, and Conditions for the Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
Cancer, Shame, and Thriver's Guilt“You don’t look like you have cancer.” Boy, if I could tell you how many times I heard that when I was going through it. For those of us who...reactions27comments
Surviving Setbacks: How Do You Cope During Rough Times?Do you ever feel that, for every bit of progress you make in your blood cancer journey, something comes along to smack you down or push you a few steps...reactions24comments
Spirituality and the Cancer PatientThe diagnosis of blood cancer can greatly affect your life bringing it to a complete stop. We need to fill our lives with positive thoughts and hope. I have found...reactions9comments
The End of the Port SagaThe port saga is over. It was surgically removed in mid-March and I'm very glad the saga is over. My wife and I met with a vascular surgeon in February...reactions9comments
Making Lemonade“You sure know how to make lemonade,” a friend commented to me the other day. Now, I guarantee she wasn’t talking about the lemonade you drink, as my lemonade-making process...reactions8comments
