How Roger Federer Helped me Get Through ChemoWhen I told my kids how sad I was about Roger Federer’s retirement this September, at age 41, my son pointed out...reactions4comments
DissociationGoogle defines the word dissociation as, “The disconnection or separation of something from something else or the state of being disconnected.” It’s...reactions20comments
Why patients need to be their top advocatesAs the year ends, I reflect back on what has been a tough time medically for me—and not just because of my...reactions16comments
Cancer Is A Disease of FeelingsAll the feels. Cancer, and especially blood cancer, is so dependent on feelings that I wouldn’t be surprised to see it sitting...reactions26comments
The Time I Said a Stupid Thing about CancerA cancer survivor should be the last person to say a stupid thing about cancer. Yet a stupid thing about cancer is...reactions4comments
What A Year It Has Been2022. A huge year for me in many ways. My first full year of not living in London since I moved there...reactions2comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactions4comments
Tips for Intentional Decision-makingAs 2023 rolls in as a new year to a fresh start; it may feel like there are remnants of 2022 or...reactions8comments
Coincidence or Cause? Wondering About Stressors and AML DiagnosisThe month after my father died, in 2002, my boyfriend of four years left me for his childhood sweetheart. The next year...reactions3comments
Anacrusis: Picking Oneself Up After A Bad TimeToday I cried in front of my chiropractor. It’s true and I’m only a little bit embarrassed. The past few days I’ve...reactions20comments
My Life with Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaI was 45 years old and had a baby that was 2 years old and 3 other children, when a routine blood...reactions3comments
Neuropathy is a Real Pain (Part 1)Let’s say that somebody asks, “How are you today?” And let’s say that you’re being honest and you reply, “My feet are...reactions1comment
Determination and Faith in Myself - The Impact on My Cancer JourneyA cancer diagnosis can have a devastating effect on your life. I was overwhelmed and uncertain as to how to manage this...reactions5comments
Listen to Your Fatigue, it's Trying to Tell You SomethingIn between chemotherapy sessions, while recovering at home, I could tell when my red blood cell count was so low that I...reactions2comments
How I've Made Meaning of LossIt can be challenging to make meaning from loss, but it is one way people find healing through grief. Some individuals turn...reactions2comments
Not A Cancer Warrior Every Minute? Congrats, You're HumanCancer Warrior Chic. It’s the way we are all supposed to be when facing cancer. Keeping up that oh-so-elusive positive mental outlook...reactions21comments
Solidarity and Sorrow: The Mix of Being in a Blogging CommunityThere are pros and cons of blogging in a community with people who have, or have had, the same or similar illnesses...reactions5comments
The High Cost of Oral Cancer DrugsWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I had never heard of it. As the doctor gave me the diagnosis, all I...reactions3comments
How to Tell a Loved One That You Have CancerHaving a cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and fearful experience. I remember not wanting to talk about it to anyone. My...reactionscomments
Cold, Flu, Covid-19 -- or Chemo?Here we are, nearly three years after the start of the pandemic. As far as I know, I have not been infected...reactions10comments
