Three Things to Have in Emergencies, Plus AdviceIf you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, such as the need to visit the emergency room, I’ve learned from experience that a little advanced preparation goes a long... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Blood Cancer Is Not the Good CancerI am so amazed that people consider blood cancer to be the "good cancer." I will never forget one of the first times I spoke openly about my chronic lymphocytic... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
You Only Live OnceI’ve had the opportunity to take part in some amazing experiences while and after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma a decade plus ago. It’s only been a few years now... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
November is National Family Caregivers MonthAs a mom, you are a natural caregiver. From the moment you realize a new life is on the way, to seeing the first glimpse of that new little person... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Everyone Else Tells You How To CancerYou are a cancer warrior! You are a survivor! You are a fighter! You are a one-eyed-one-horned-flying-purple-people-eater! When you have blood cancer, it seems like everyone is always telling you... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What a Pain to Get Pain MedicationThe other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to finish a text to my nurse practitioner at... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Blood Cancer Teaches YouGetting the news I had blood cancer was a bit of a shock. And while I did not know it at the time, my not-so-good news would evolve into many... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Breath as a Tool to Aid HealingBreathing...it’s something we all do without even thinking. We trust that our breath will happen naturally, and without thinking, we accept the oxygen that our breath carries into our cells... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A New Kind Of GuiltI had a very tricky week recently. To make it selfishly about me, rather than the parents it happened to. A funeral of the most beautiful little girl. Not earth-side... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Introducing Lieutenant HarperRecently, I had the pleasure and honor of watching my daughter Crystal graduate from Officer Training School for the United States Air Force. It was such a proud moment, but... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
October Stirs Up Memories of Blood Cancer DiagnosisWhen October comes, many people associate it with pumpkins, beautiful foliage, or even football games. For me, October is significant for other reasons. No, it is not because it is... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fear, Anger, and Someone Else's ScanxietySince I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 15 years ago, I’ve had a bunch of scans. And of course, with every scan came scanxiety. Every time. But a few weeks... By Bob McEachern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Trying to Live Like Before the DiagnosisNow what they don’t tell you is that if you do make it to remission of your blood cancer, with maintenance or without maintenance, the likelihood of other hiccups always... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Isolation and Blood CancerIn the book of Genesis 2:18, we find a quote saying, “It is not good that man should be alone.” A few centuries later John Donne in his poem reminds us... By Dennis Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Should I Keep My Blood Cancer a Secret?I was at a Bunco fundraiser when a lady at my table said her husband had been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I replied that I had something similar called... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Promoting Your Wellness By Forgiving OthersAs blood cancer survivors our priority is to promote wellness in every aspect of our lives. I recently read several articles suggesting that forgiving and forgetting can improve our health... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing For Chemo - A GuideChemo. It’s a scary word, almost as scary as “cancer,” or “unauthorized charge on your credit card.” Chemo, though, is a necessary part of blood cancer treatment and after years... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Fasting for Prevention of RelapseIn December 2007 I was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, a chronic and often repeating blood cancer. I have had 2 relapses and have undergone treatment each time since the... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Following the Road Signs of CancerAfter nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to the signs along this road. I’m not talking... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Remembering World CML Day When I'm Doing BetterThis year it felt different. It wasn’t really on my radar but then again, that’s not necessarily a surprise. I normally remember World CML Day, just about. But that’s easier... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments