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...reactions8comments
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
What To Expect In That First Month After Diagnosis“You have cancer.” Those three words change your life forever. Nothing is ever the same from then on, but that doesn’t mean...reactions13comments
Let It GoIt is funny how things can strike you. During the holidays my wife and I were looking for some relaxation one evening...reactions6comments
What is Your Gut (Microbiome) Telling You?Since my stem cell transplant four years ago, I’ve been dealing with gut issues – nausea, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. All are...reactions12comments
Helping Cancer Patients Deal with Emotional IssuesThe emotional effects of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. When first diagnosed, I felt anger and a tremendous feeling of loss...reactions13comments
Ten Years Just Around the Corner!As I write this, I am just a few months away from the ten-year anniversary of my multiple myeloma diagnosis. Suffice it...reactions5comments
Remaining Positive During TreatmentThe challenge of being a blood cancer survivor, in remission, and dealing with the cancer diagnosis of my husband undergoing treatment for...reactions2comments
Losing Friends and the SecretsI've lost some very special people in my life, and those that I hold the strongest memories of are my mother, and...reactions11comments
The Midnight Library: What Would You Do Differently?I recently read the fiction book, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The main character, thirty-five-year-old Nora, has become highly depressed. The poor lady...reactions6comments
