Patient Advocate or Patient AdvocateI’ve had a few past and present conversations and found when we throw the term "patient advocate" in the air; what I’ve...reactions9comments
Everything's Gonna Be AlrightHaving a positive attitude when facing any of life’s trials is important. At least that’s my opinion. Nature and life have a...reactions3comments
One in a MillionI’m one in a million. Well…not exactly “one in a million.” I have polycythemia vera (PV) which is considered a rare cancer...reactions20comments
Tips for Managing FatigueAnyone living with blood cancer knows the feeling all too well: the fatigue that shows up way too often, and has a...reactions4comments
Cancer, Fatigue, and Guilt and That One Co-WorkerI have a confession. Yesterday, I woke up at 10:45 am. Then I woke up again an hour later. Then I also...reactions24comments
My Blood Pressure Medicine Has Four LegsWhen I wake up in the morning, I get up and lie down on the floor. It’s not because I’m going back...reactions5comments
Caterpillars and CancerProcessionary caterpillars are not well-known in the United States but are very well-known to be a significant environmental and defoliation hazard in the...reactions9comments
Vacation is Over: My Experience Going Off TreatmentIn a previous article, I discussed how my chronic myeloid leukemia specialist decided I should stop treatment temporarily. Late last year, my...reactions19comments
You Can't Study for a Blood TestDid you ever open an envelope, read its contents, and felt devastated? I was a college junior in 1976 when I received...reactions10comments
Red Flag CareSometimes we know what it takes, or we think we do, when it involves walking into unknown territories. Oftentimes it's more than...reactions16comments
Cancer Affects The People Around Us, TooCancer, more so than any other illness, makes us rely on others for help. Most of the time that means family, and...reactions17comments
The Financial Impact of Chemotherapy and Medical Costs on the Cancer PatientCancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat. Multiple types of treatment including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy administration, and...reactions6comments
The First TimeThe first time you hear the words “You have blood cancer,” your world changes forever. The former “happy-go-lucky” person that was YOU...reactions4comments
My Furry Purry Friend Part 2Quick recap, in the last article I was explaining how I found my cat Isis and how raising him was very tough...reactions9comments
Epic, epic newsI had my 4-week appointment today with my consultant and as in all likelihood, by the time I have my next one...reactions13comments
Keeping Your Home Presentable When Not Feeling WellYears ago, I helped my mother prepare for her Sunday School class meeting because it was her turn to host and serve...reactions7comments
Now for Something Different: GVHD of the FingernailSince the days when I started out as a cub reporter longer ago than I care to admit, the search for information...reactions9comments
Tips for Bad DaysWhen you have cancer you are going to have bad days. Sometimes they are related to blood cancer treatments and appointments, but...reactions14comments
Ode to PhilDo you ever encounter someone who restores your faith in humanity? I did. But, in my case, he restored my lagging trust...reactions6comments
My Furry Purry Friend - Part 1Animals are wonderful. Not only to watch in their natural habitat, but also if you’re lucky enough to have one waiting for...reactions19comments
