Remission Envy2020 has been a tumultuous year for so many. This pandemic has been a mess literally for those affected by this virus...reactions13comments
The Benefits of Leaving the HouseGetting out of the house on most days of the week may help older adults live longer according to a recent study...reactions6comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactions2comments
StandardsThe one eye-opener (though it’s been so many) that the COVID-19 virus has shown us, is how vulnerable we are to stuff...reactions13comments
Holiday MadnessI’ve said this before: I absolutely love the holidays, but it’s bittersweet when I think of the many who are no longer...reactions18comments
"Maskeuraids" - Making Traveling a Little Fun AgainThis will be my first of several blogs about traveling with immune deficiency and chronic pain. Getting ready for extended travel has...reactions4comments
For Goodness' Sake, Wash Your Hands!I think blood cancer is making me anxious or maybe it's this coronavirus. Darn! Why didn't I buy stock in a hand...reactions8comments
Beneath the MaskI recently took my first trip since my diagnosis a year and a half ago. I flew from Minnesota to Texas to...reactions16comments
Infections and Informed ConsentRecently a friend of mine and I were talking about how to navigate relationships. It’s a conversation that more and more people...reactions21comments
Surviving Setbacks: How Do You Cope During Rough Times?Do you ever feel that, for every bit of progress you make in your blood cancer journey, something comes along to smack...reactions24comments
You Are SeenWe never really see ourselves. I mean that literally. Our eyes face forward at the world around us. We have no real...reactions6comments
Managing My Compromised Immune SystemCancer patients may be susceptible to infections from their disease and from the treatment, which can destroy white blood cells (WBC). Our...reactions12comments
CML Is Isolating, Too - Can We Fix That?We’re taking isolation to the next level. I promised myself I wouldn’t write about Covid more than I had to. As a...reactions8comments
Staying ConnectedIf you are like me, you’re feeling a need to connect these days. I’m working from home, self-isolating as much as I...reactions3comments
Preparing For a Safe Doctor VisitCOVID-19 has changed the world and it doesn’t look like it’s changing back anytime soon. There are many precautions in place to...reactions18comments
Making Lemonade“You sure know how to make lemonade,” a friend commented to me the other day. Now, I guarantee she wasn’t talking about...reactions8comments
Becoming an Empty Nester With Blood CancerRecently, my son graduated from high school. My baby, the youngest of my three children, will leave for college in a few...reactions12comments
My Third Bout with CancerI just read the story by Glenn. I was astonished by the similarities we had in common which has been rare of...reactions5comments
Surfing the Crimson WaveAunt Flo, Bloody Mary, and The Blob. If you are of the female persuasion you know what I am talking about. I...reactions11comments
As a Cancer Survivor, Can I Make Plans for the Future?We have experienced many challenges in our “battle” to deal with cancer. So, what is next as a cancer survivor? I personally...reactions2comments
