The Fears & Worries of Life with Blood CancerIn our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey, people living with blood cancer shared their perspective on how the condition has impacted...reactions3comments
My Furry Companion: The Support of AnimalsI’ve never been without a pet. Until recently. It’s a lonely feeling. Something is missing and I search for it in little...reactions22comments
Living With Blood Cancer as a Chronic, Ever- Present ConditionA blood cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect throughout our lives. It is a start of a long journey that can be...reactions12comments
What's in My Bag as a Cancer SurvivorIt’s already tough trying to function as a normal member of society when dealing with post-blood cancer side effects like nausea, anxiety...reactions26comments
The Beginning of My Acute Myeloid LifeI was your everyday high school student before being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2003. Going into my junior year at...reactionscomments
Health Update Elevator SpeechWhen I was in high school, I had surgery on my knee which required I wear a brace over my whole leg...reactions12comments
My Cancerversary is LoomingNormally around Christmas and New Year, I become a bit maudlin, melancholy and reflective. I suppose a part of that is natural...reactions14comments
Fighting and Giving Into FatigueI’m not good at being tired. As I write this, I’m struggling to stay awake. I have things to do and stories...reactions12comments
Choose to LiveA routine blood test revealed a slightly elevated white blood cell count. "No problem," said the physician's assistant, “it's probably just a...reactions17comments
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Cancer or Not, Bloom Where You're Planted!Do you remember the Friends television show when Chandler's job transferred him to Tulsa, Oklahoma? The characters acted like their friend was...reactions14comments
BC vs. ADHuman history is chronicled by days, months and years. And going back in time, there is a dividing line from which our...reactions10comments
BelongingBelongSynonyms: affiliation, acceptance, fellowship Some of us won’t admit it, but in reality, we spend a large time of our lives developing...reactions18comments
Depression is the Pits When Dealing with Blood CancerDepression seems to be the “it” news in today’s media. The funny thing is it’s always been an issue that many face...reactions15comments
From Passive By-Stander to Empowered Partner (Part 1)I’ve told this story before, but I believe it is worth repeating. Prior to my multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2008 I was...reactions13comments
Married to Myeloma (A Poem)Several years ago, I was single but still hopeful that I would find a life partner and possibly even get married again...reactions21comments
Expect the UnexpectedWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I had never heard of this cancer and although I had been sick...reactions2comments
The Healing Powers of HumorI must start off by assuring the reader that when I say humor has healing powers, I do not suggest that humor...reactions14comments
Port or Not to PortMany know all too well the headaches that are involved when getting chemo weekly. Not only is the process long in most...reactions9comments
OverloadMy long-term memory is still pretty decent (I think). I can still solve a quadratic equation using formulas I learned almost 50...reactions2comments
