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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
Hurry Up and WaitOne of the very first things I experienced during Army basic training was the phrase hurry up and wait. The drill sergeants...reactions5comments
Cause and EffectWhen I was in my college chemistry class many years ago, I learned about a scientific term called cause and effect. Its...reactions9comments
Blood Cancer SuperstitionsMy wife used to come to all of my oncologist appointments with me. When I was in active treatment for follicular lymphoma...reactionscomments
2023 Holiday Survival GuideThere's been a lot of discussion lately about cancer and the effects it has on family and the people close, and, well...reactions6comments
Two Canes and a WheelchairOr...How I’m Rolling with Side Effects Does anyone else remember the movie, “Four Weddings and a Funeral?” Well, these days my life...reactions8comments
When Do You Know?It dawned on me after attending a very lively, but gloomy conference that we all have an impending cloud following us. Though...reactions8comments
Exercising With Blood CancerHaving been through blood cancer and experiencing six months of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy for another cancer, one of the...reactions5comments
Giving Up on Exercise... AgainI’ve written before about how I’m mental about my weight. I know I am. It’s a work in progress. I’m so much...reactions5comments
Back to the GymOnce again I started my workouts at the gym. I signed up, donned my sweat pants, and jumped on the treadmill. Through...reactions12comments
Second Opinions: Confirming Diagnosis & Treatment PlansCancer can be a frightening and confusing diagnosis. When diagnosed, a patient may feel like they are in shock and overwhelmed. This...reactions5comments
Acupuncture for NauseaAnticipatory nausea was one of the worst feelings I experienced during cancer treatment. I would usually get sick just at the thought...reactions6comments
Fighting My Way Out of ExhaustionNo one told me to expect a long recovery after completing chemotherapy treatment. Or if they did, I somehow mentally blocked it...reactions2comments
Exercising Without Compromising EnergyWell, I did it! Months ago. I went for 3, 2.2-mile runs that took approximately 18 minutes each in a week. And...reactions2comments
