Embracing a New Normal by Overcoming Feelings of FailureAs cancer patients, we often have to come to grips with “the new normal.” For us, it starts soon after diagnosis. Eventually...reactions3comments
Why People Play Down Blood Cancer and How To Deal With ItThere’s been a lot of talk lately about having our cancer diagnosis minimized, and I have to say that I have experienced...reactions22comments
Sweats, Chills, and FatigueHave you ever felt like blood cancer takes most of your energy, and all you have is the leftovers? I have been...reactionscomments
Flights of Compassion-Angel FlightsHave you ever heard of Angel Flights? I had heard the term and had a vague idea what they were, but never...reactions5comments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportLiving with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) can be scary and worrisome. The words used by your doctor may be confusing. The...reactions2comments
Answer Polls About Relapsed Refractory Multiple MyelomaWhen living with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), navigating treatment decisions and coping with challenges are a part of the experience. We’re...reactionscomments
Regaining Patient Confidence When Battling CancerCancer patient confidence can be a fickle thing. Like the Chairman, Frank Sinatra, sang in “That’s Life,” you might be “riding high...reactions6comments
There Is No ComparisonWith a long career in physical therapy, I have often listened to people expressing their pain levels and the concerns that arise...reactionscomments
Remembering to ConnectI had my 6-month checkup with my oncologist. I’m fortunate that I can say I am years out from my initial Follicular...reactions11comments
Things Aren't Enjoyable When We Can't Enjoy ThingsI was at an appointment with my oncologist. We were comparing symptoms and side effects like rashes, nausea, fatigue, activity level, and...reactions6comments
The Trauma of It All: Living With Chronic LeukemiaHaving a chronic illness is like re-living trauma daily.I heard that sentiment recently and, like a lot of things, it got me...reactions5comments
Navigating T-Cell Lymphoma: Diagnosis and SymptomsA diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma can feel sudden, confusing, and completely overwhelming. For some individuals, this health crisis appears with little warning...reactionscomments
18 Years of CancerWhat a month not long ago. My magical baby girl turned 3. I had my 18th cancerversary. And well, eighteen years; not...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: T-Cell Lymphoma, DLBCL, and MoreBlood cancer can be complex and challenging to navigate, often leading to unique experiences and feelings among those affected.We invite you to...reactionscomments
Have You Been “Ghosted “ For Having Cancer ?There is no cure for it, you can’t take meds for it, you have no control over it.It’s called being "ghosted."What is...reactionscomments
Unseen Struggles: the Emotional Reality of Blood CancerPeople navigating life after a diagnosis of blood cancer, such as Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), T-cell lymphoma, and more, can face...reactions3comments
Finding Peace with Blood CancerUpon learning I needed to undergo chemotherapy to treat a case of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I discovered a typical treatment could take between...reactionscomments
Facing The Mental Side of Blood CancerWhen you go through a blood cancer diagnosis and its many treatments, such as I have with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it is very...reactions6comments
How Comic Book Heroes Saved Me Through My Cancer TreatmentsSuperheroes are great, aren’t they? With their flashy costumes and exciting story arcs, most of us love to read or watch Superheroes...reactions20comments
Being Alone at Times with Blood CancerLet’s see 79 years, 7 months, and 11 days ago as of this writing at exactly 12:45 PM on a bright sunny...reactions14comments
