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
Better Living Through Modern Chemo-stryAlmost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.” Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer...reactionscomments
Finding Your Happy PlaceWe have all experienced difficult times and, as a cancer survivor, we can feel overwhelmed and anxious. How can we help our...reactions3comments
Prednisone Came Before a Fall“Throw yourself onto the court,” the tennis coach was saying. We were practicing serve and volley. The idea is that you get...reactions2comments
What to Say and Do for a Cancer PatientCancer is such an awkward topic. What do you say to someone who has just been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? How...reactions3comments
After Buildup, Stem Cell Transplant AnticlimacticIt is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous...reactionscomments
Finding a New OncologistI have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma...reactions4comments
Should I Change My Oncologist?As a cancer patient, one must be comfortable and confident in your oncologist. I recently spoke with a cancer survivor about her...reactions3comments
How Can I Safely Stay Updated About Blood Cancer?I am always eager to learn about new research and treatment options for my blood cancer. When visiting my oncologist, he knows...reactions2comments
