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...reactions18comments
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
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...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...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...reactionscomments
Gallows Humor: Poking Fun at CancerI admit to being a little dark. Not my hair, but my humor. Ten years of chemotherapy and sometimes all I need...reactions72comments
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...reactions27comments
