The High Potential of Cannabis in TreatmentLet me ask you a question here, in a safe, judgment-free zone. What are your thoughts on cannabis? Cannabis can be quite the buzzy topic among blood cancer patients (pun... By Ray Hartjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Supportive Dogs - Both Comfort and ChallengeOne fall day when I was a sophomore at Vassar College, my boyfriend Tim and my friend Pam and I went to a nearby dog pound “just to look.” I... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Chess Or CheckersI’m sure many can relate and even say that blood cancer can be compared to some type of board game. Whether you’re playing Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4, you... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Holiday EnergyLet’s face it, as much as the holidays can bring joy and fun, they can often be utterly exhausting! And for those of us living with blood cancer, those worn-out... By Angie Netterville2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going From Caretaken To CaregiverBeing taken care of. It’s part and parcel of living with blood cancer. Whether it's family, friends, home health aides, or even the chemo place medical staff, cancer almost always... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Who Is In Your Support System?Sometimes the support you find when diagnosed with blood cancer comes from unexpected places. Nine years ago, it was unchartered territory for me when I learned I had a rare... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sixteen Years of Awareness MonthsAnd another Blood Cancer Awareness Month has gone by. Another World CML Day has gone by. And for the second year in a row, I basically forgot about it. And... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Things to Have in Emergencies, Plus AdviceIf you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, such as the need to visit the emergency room, I’ve learned from experience that a little advanced preparation goes a long... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Blood Cancer Is Not the Good CancerI am so amazed that people consider blood cancer to be the "good cancer." I will never forget one of the first times I spoke openly about my chronic lymphocytic... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
You Only Live OnceI’ve had the opportunity to take part in some amazing experiences while and after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma a decade plus ago. It’s only been a few years now... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
November is National Family Caregivers MonthAs a mom, you are a natural caregiver. From the moment you realize a new life is on the way, to seeing the first glimpse of that new little person... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Everyone Else Tells You How To CancerYou are a cancer warrior! You are a survivor! You are a fighter! You are a one-eyed-one-horned-flying-purple-people-eater! When you have blood cancer, it seems like everyone is always telling you... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What a Pain to Get Pain MedicationThe other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to finish a text to my nurse practitioner at... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Blood Cancer Teaches YouGetting the news I had blood cancer was a bit of a shock. And while I did not know it at the time, my not-so-good news would evolve into many... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Breath as a Tool to Aid HealingBreathing...it’s something we all do without even thinking. We trust that our breath will happen naturally, and without thinking, we accept the oxygen that our breath carries into our cells... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A New Kind Of GuiltI had a very tricky week recently. To make it selfishly about me, rather than the parents it happened to. A funeral of the most beautiful little girl. Not earth-side... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Introducing Lieutenant HarperRecently, I had the pleasure and honor of watching my daughter Crystal graduate from Officer Training School for the United States Air Force. It was such a proud moment, but... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
October Stirs Up Memories of Blood Cancer DiagnosisWhen October comes, many people associate it with pumpkins, beautiful foliage, or even football games. For me, October is significant for other reasons. No, it is not because it is... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fear, Anger, and Someone Else's ScanxietySince I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 15 years ago, I’ve had a bunch of scans. And of course, with every scan came scanxiety. Every time. But a few weeks... By Bob McEachern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Trying to Live Like Before the DiagnosisNow what they don’t tell you is that if you do make it to remission of your blood cancer, with maintenance or without maintenance, the likelihood of other hiccups always... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments