Remembering World CML Day When I'm Doing BetterThis year it felt different. It wasn’t really on my radar but then again, that’s not necessarily a surprise. I normally remember...reactionscomments
Living Well with CancerDisclaimer: What follows is just what has worked so well for me that it has taken me from essentially being bed-ridden for...reactions2comments
Blood Cancer Related Post-Traumatic StressPatients with a cancer diagnosis may experience feelings of fear, helplessness, and shock. I can remember all of these emotions when first...reactions9comments
My Journey: Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 19 Years OldOn April 26th, 2019, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 19. At the time, I was a...reactions5comments
The Show Must Go OnOne of the silver linings that has come out of having blood cancer is learning how to integrate myself into acting again...reactions12comments
Lessons From The Invisible String and Love LanguagesI love children's literature. Book Week was one of my favorite weeks when I was teaching. Students would dress in costume as...reactionscomments
Our MPN & MDS TeamLiving with a type of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? You're in the right place. Our team on Blood-Cancer.com is...reactionscomments
My Tips To Deal With A Blood Cancer DiagnosisSadly, I recently received a call from a cousin who was distraught over a new cancer diagnosis. She was upset and totally...reactionscomments
The Big ClimbIf you’ve read my past posts you’ve seen me mention The Big Climb where we trudge up the stairs of the tallest...reactions5comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2023: SurvivorshipThis month we are recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating the lives of everyone in this community and the memories of those...reactionscomments
Current Status: Tired But TryingBecause of a hectic work schedule and medical problems, I recently took a hiatus from social media. I left a pinned "status"...reactions3comments
The Mental Fatigue of Cancer Is RealFatigue. It’s always a popular topic when talking about blood cancer. Why? Because we all experience it, sometimes for years after we...reactions5comments
Focusing On the GoodWell, I’m currently in the 2-week wait for my leukaemic results, which seems to be coming around faster and faster. I was...reactions1comment
Give a CallThis morning as I took my walk I thought of a friend who lost her husband to cancer a few years ago...reactions10comments
Things I Have Learned about Hairy Cell LeukemiaWhen I was first diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia in 2007, I honestly didn’t know anything about blood cancer, let alone this...reactionscomments
MPN Awareness DaySeptember 12 is MPN Awareness Day! To honor this day, our advocate, Deb Wesloh, talked about her experience living with polycythemia vera...reactions2comments
My Blood Cancer Pet PeeveI want to share my blood cancer pet peeve with you. A pet peeve is one of those little nagging things that...reactions2comments
My Many JobsBeing chronically ill with blood cancer for so many years has taught me that as an employee I can't always be super...reactions5comments
Planning a Safe Vacation as a Cancer SurvivorIn order to have more confidence while traveling, it is essential to be prepared. We have planned several vacations since both mine...reactions2comments
Turning 10...Again!Celebrating life’s milestones is part of our DNA. When walking down the card aisle in any drug store, the variety of cards...reactions15comments
