Tips for Feeling EmpoweredWhen hit with a blood cancer diagnosis, it can feel like any sense of control over our own lives has been zapped...reactionscomments
What Do You Have To Prove?As the youngest sibling, I spent a lifetime trying to keep up with the accomplishments, expectations, and approval of my older sisters...reactionscomments
Tolerating Testing and TreatmentWhen I was a kid, needles were terrifying! It was common for me to kick, scream, and fight when told I needed...reactions1comment
Exercise: Yes We Can!As blood cancer patients, we have all been told that exercise is good for us. We have all been advised that daily...reactionscomments
Let's Celebrate!My daughter was a volleyball player. Throughout her teen years, we traveled with her teams to watch them compete. One of the...reactionscomments
There Is No ComparisonWith a long career in physical therapy, I have often listened to people expressing their pain levels and the concerns that arise...reactionscomments
How to Minimize Pain and Anxiety During Your Bone Marrow BiopsyHaving a bone marrow biopsy can be uncomfortable and/or painful depending on several factors. Looking back 11 years later, I can think...reactions16comments
When I Use My Cancer Card to Cope With IllnessOkay, I admit it, I’ve used my cancer card. For those not familiar with the term, it means using a cancer diagnosis...reactions21comments
Fatigue and More: My Side Effects From CAR T-Cell TherapyWhen I read about the side effects of CAR T-cell therapy, I never thought that I would experience them all – and...reactionscomments
Strategies for Talking to Children About CancerAs a newly diagnosed blood cancer patient, I was very concerned about telling my child about my illness. My first reaction was...reactions7comments
Hair Today Gone TomorrowAm I going to lose my hair? This is usually one of the first questions when someone finds out they will have to...reactions2comments
One in a MillionI’m one in a million. Well…not exactly “one in a million.” I have polycythemia vera (PV) which is considered a rare cancer...reactions20comments
Healthiest Sick PersonI recently had my quarterly visit to my oncologist. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking with multiple cancers, including blood cancer...reactions12comments
Pain, Pain Go Away...Every morning, as soon as I wake up, I do a quick pain inventory. My feet? Yep, still hurt. How about my...reactions16comments
Now Closed: Blood-Cancer.com GiveawayThe Blood-Cancer.com Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We...reactions2comments
The Energizer Bunny is Back: Managing My Polycythemia Vera FatigueThe commercial is familiar to us all - the motorized fuzzy pink bunny toy with flip-flops and sunglasses beating a bass drum...reactions6comments
Managing Longterm Fatigue After Blood Cancer TreatmentTo manage fatigue following blood cancer treatment, it’s important to understand what fatigue is. It’s been at least three years since I...reactions1comment
Cancer Made Me Break Up With FoodMan, I loved to eat. I really enjoyed food itself – the taste, texture and look. I loved to explore the flavor...reactions9comments
The Devil in What You Know: Changing TreatmentHow do I feel about switching treatment? Luckily, that situation is not on the table at the moment. But it has been...reactions19comments
How Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life with Relapsed Multiple MyelomaRelapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a challenging condition. Living with it can feel overwhelming. However, there are ways to improve your...reactionscomments
