How to Make the Most of Your Oncology/Hematology VisitIt’s almost time for my visit with my oncologist/hematologist, who specializes in chronic myeloid leukemia. I’ve had this rare form of blood...reactions5comments
Alternative vs. ChemotherapyLife with multiple myeloma is less complicated than what it was a decade ago, in regards to which conventional medicine to take...reactions6comments
Discussing Fatigue With Your Physician and Strategies To Keep MotivatedFeeling physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted even though getting enough rest and sleep is something that I experienced after receiving chemotherapy for...reactions4comments
The Gift of Watchful Waiting“Cwoh-wing.” That was how my son said “clothing” when he was very small. One Christmas before a large family gathering, when he...reactions8comments
Cancer and Relationships and Their "BFF"Dating. Relationships. Finding the one. Sometimes I think it’s as hard as having cancer. I know that’s going to be a controversial...reactions11comments
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
Looking for the Good in Bone Marrow BiopsiesYou wouldn’t think a person who’s had multiple bone marrow biopsies would have many good things to say about them except that...reactions6comments
Decisions, DecisionsHi. My name is Matt. I’m a Libra. I’m a multiple myeloma patient. I like the Minnesota Vikings, dogs, hiking, swimming pools...reactions7comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions1comment
Medical PTSD In People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactions4comments
Can Cancer Crush Dreams?Can cancer crush dreams? Well, that may all depend on what your goals and dreams were before getting the news of blood...reactions15comments
Cancer or Not, An Attitude of GratitudeI read a story about heaven that showed hundreds of angels busily working in an office processing thousands of prayer requests from...reactions16comments
Advocating for Yourself At The Doctor's OfficeWhen newly diagnosed with blood cancer, I was faced with complex choices, fear, and uncertainty. I needed to learn about my disease...reactions9comments
Counts Can Be ScaryOn Halloween, I enjoyed a treat: Wynton Marsalis and a big band playing arrangements of Sesame Street songs while The Muppets sang...reactions11comments
My Day in the Life Getting a Bone Marrow TransplantNot many people can say they know what it is like to get a bone marrow transplant. Here, I explain my experience...reactions10comments
Infections and Informed ConsentRecently a friend of mine and I were talking about how to navigate relationships. It’s a conversation that more and more people...reactions21comments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions4comments
New Year Resolutions Can Bring Surprises (Part 1)Every year I make new year resolutions and typically, they don’t last. I am much better at making a plan anytime and...reactions6comments
A Review of Reuben Kincaid RememberedLike most teenage girls in the 1970s, I watched the television show, The Partridge Family. David Cassidy, who played the oldest son...reactions10comments
The Fullness of LivingAs a boy, I was into biology. I used to collect butterflies and explored tide pools. I stuffed a jar inside one...reactions11comments
