Is Taking a Break From Treatment Worth the Risks? Here's My ExperienceI was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2011. A few years after treatment began, my oncologist congratulated me, saying that the...reactions5comments
My Experience Being Diagnosed With Blood CancerA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions4comments
A Patient's Guide to CAR T-Cell Therapy (CAR T 101)You may have heard or read a lot about this thing called 'CAR T-cell therapy.' But what exactly is it? Just another...reactions17comments
What Does "Healthy" Look Like with Multiple Myeloma?It can be a bit unclear what "healthy" is supposed to look like when you are diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The appearance...reactionscomments
What It's Like to Have a Slow-Growing CancerA writer friend of mine has a chronic illness, one that can go years without giving her any trouble. She wanted people...reactions20comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Fatigue Can Be DebilitatingWhen I was going into the trial for CAR T-cell therapy, I knew it required a seven-day hospital stay. I told the...reactions6comments
Cancer and Anxiety - It's a Real Thing!I have been seeing more and more posts about the anxiety of cancer – something that there is no shortage of when...reactions3comments
Fatigue - Can It Be Analyzed?Admit it, you’re as tired hearing about fatigue as you are tired. Raise your hand if you don’t have an issue with...reactions20comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Costs: Why is it So Expensive?If you know anything about chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy), you’re likely to know it’s expensive. Like crazy expensive...reactions6comments
Likelihoods and an Uncertain Future With Blood CancerA diagnosis brings about a whole lot of questionable thoughts about what the future is with blood cancer. Whether it’s multiple myeloma...reactionscomments
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness RibbonsI remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months...reactions6comments
Bone Damage and Lytic Lesions With Multiple MyelomaOne of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided...reactions19comments
Scared ManagementI know not everyone handles life turmoil in the same way, which is why we’re all so unique in how we cope...reactions11comments
Myeloma Decisions... UndecidedWhat I’ve learned in the last couple of months is that the meaning of life is profound, complicated, and sometimes, uncomplicated. The...reactions9comments
Prepping For Side EffectsOne of the biggest hurdles I've had to face when told I had multiple myeloma was strong consideration of the side effects...reactions30comments
Let It Go: Words for a Leukemia Patient to EmbraceI marked my sixth year 'cancerversary’ last week and believe me, there was no party. Made it through the day so that...reactions8comments
Starting Chemotherapy: A ComicYou've been diagnosed with blood cancer. What comes next? Usually, it's treatment. There are many different treatments for blood cancer, one of...reactions22comments
Building A Cozy Self-Care NestBirds have the inner knowledge to build a nest to protect themselves and their children from things that can harm them. We...reactions26comments
The Emotional Journey Of Cancer - Managing the Ups and DownsMany cancer patients experience psychological and emotional issues after their diagnosis. The mix of reactions includes a wide range of feelings that...reactions8comments
Who Me? Feeling Overwhelmed?Cancer affects each of us with a range of feelings and emotions that may change daily, hourly, and even from minute to...reactions2comments
