“Surviving” Cancer - What It Means To YouThere has been a lot of talk lately about what surviving cancer actually means, and I think it’s a valid question that doesn’t get talked about much. There is life... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With Blood Cancer and Additional CancerWhen you are diagnosed with blood cancer, most doctors will do their best to try to prepare you for the future. You will be referred to other doctors, support groups... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Walking for Exercise With CancerI never thought I would count myself as one of “the walkers,” the legion of exercisers who blaze sidewalks and trails to sharpen their fitness. But, following an autologous stem... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Don't Just Sit ThereIn “The Beauty of Dusk,” New York Times columnist Frank Bruni writes about losing his vision but gaining insights after a stroke left him blind in one eye and unsure... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unpacking That SuitcaseIt is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can be a unique experience, whether good, bad, or... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Job Hunting Presents Challenges for Blood Cancer PatientI’m back in the job hunt rat race. First impressions? It’s not pretty. Looking for a job and holding down a position has unique challenges when you are battling blood... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Having To Be Strong, AgainI don’t want to say too much. It’s all bit raw. Processing. It looks like big change is about to happen. Not with my health. At least, I don’t think... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
No One Tells You This About Blood Cancer We have heard the joke about the 2 big certainties in life being taxes, and death. And while we can certainly avoid paying taxes for a while, eventually, the tax... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bottoms Up: A Peri Care StoryI was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2011. Having an autoimmune disease means trying to avoid infections wherever we can. My fellow blood cancer patients can relate. When I... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Me and the VikingsShortly after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma on May 2, 2011, I started my blog, MattvsMyeloma, as a way of letting family and friends know how I was doing, given... By Matt Goldman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer and the Ways It Changes Your LifeCancer is a lifelong illness. I know many of us have heard that phrase, or even said it ourselves, but what does it really mean? Does it mean A. cancer... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Does Chemo Feel Like?Over five years, I had cancer three different times. The first and second times, it showed up as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and the third time as large B-cell lymphoma. I had... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Facing FearI saw several suspenseful disaster movies back-to-back when I was young. Some of these included The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno and Earthquake. These movies gave me nightmares for months... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shades of Mean and What To Do (or Not Do) About ThemIf you could choose how people would insult or put you down, would you want it to be in your face or indirect? More like a shout or more like... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A Different HeadspaceI think I’ve now had 2 blood cancer appointments where my consultant hasn’t talked about my going back on treatment or double checking I’ve got some ‘just in case’ which... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Considerations When Sharing Your Cancer DiagnosisWhen or if to share your blood cancer diagnosis is an extremely personal decision, and there is no wrong answer for patients. Some share, some don’t. While we might feel... By Ray Hartjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips to Managing Health Insurance With Blood CancerI used to think that all insurance plans were the same. One size fits all. Just hand them your card, and you will magically have all you need covered! Once... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trials of RemissionThe term remission is a term that brings comfort and relief for many, and there are those who also feel “What’s the catch”? Multiple myeloma has a way of resurfacing... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Word of the Year and the Impact on My Cancer JourneyEvery end of year, I come up with a word for the new year. For me, it seems to be a better alternative than trying to make resolutions. I try... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Remove the Mask: Talking About Your Blood CancerIt's okay not to always be strong. It's fine to let others and, more importantly, yourself, know that living with blood cancer takes a toll on the patient--mind, body, and... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments