Tips for Bad DaysWhen you have cancer you are going to have bad days. Sometimes they are related to blood cancer treatments and appointments, but...reactions14comments
Experiences Surrounding My Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin LymphomaA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions9comments
Ode to PhilDo you ever encounter someone who restores your faith in humanity? I did. But, in my case, he restored my lagging trust...reactions6comments
My Furry Purry Friend - Part 1Animals are wonderful. Not only to watch in their natural habitat, but also if you’re lucky enough to have one waiting for...reactions19comments
What To Expect In That First Month After Diagnosis“You have cancer.” Those three words change your life forever. Nothing is ever the same from then on, but that doesn’t mean...reactions13comments
Bidding a Not-so-Fond Farewell to PrednisoneIf you saw me walking years ago, when I was on 40 milligrams of prednisone, you might have thought I was drunk...reactions9comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactions1comment
Diagnosis Rulebook 101There are no instructions or directions on how to adjust and feel about being diagnosed with blood cancer. The route will allow...reactions16comments
Cancer is Not What You ThinkBefore May 2, 2011, cancer was a giant mystery to me. I can't recall anyone in my family having cancer. My impression of...reactions24comments
Choosing the Right Blood Cancer Doctor: A Patient's Guide to EmpowermentThe show Doctor Who has been around since the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a time lord (different than a human...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions8comments
