Life After Cancer: We All Need a Survivorship PlanI feel funny saying anything negative about the cancer center where I was treated. After all, thanks to the care I received, I’m still here after two relapses and a... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Pretty Amazing News (Part 1)Something really amazing happened at my last checkup. Something that I’m still sort of getting my head around and can’t really believe has happened. Well, nothing has actually happened, but I had... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Doing Nothing New in 2020 - Surviving Cancer Is EnoughIt’s that time of year – when all the “near year’s resolutions” / “another year gone by” posts come out. It’s inevitable, all the people turning over a new leaf... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Am I Less of a Man?Retirement was hard for me. Sure, the first few months were great – like an extended vacation. But even vacations grow stale if they last too long. It also came... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Myeloma, Like a Minnesota WinterOn the drive to my son's school this morning, we saw the sheriff go by, lights blazing and sirens blaring. The roads this time of year become icy as temperatures... By Ramae Hamrin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
CAR-T Cell Therapy Signaling (CAR-T 301)If you’ve read the previous articles I’ve written on CAR-T cell therapy (CAR T 101 and CAR T 201), you’ll be amazed at its sophistication (genetic engineering!) and simplicity (using... By David Downs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Enjoying Holidays as a Cancer SurvivorI can remember feeling exhausted and dreading the holidays when I was battling cancer. How could I possibly shop for holiday gifts and decorate as I normally did for the... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Lytic Lesions and Multiple MyelomaOne of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided to control the cancer, the bones can and... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Trouble in (Tennis) ParadiseAnyone who reads my posts knows how much I love tennis and how much it has helped me heal. It is especially wonderful when I go to a special place... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Taking the BallWe quickly packed and drove to the city. I took her to the largest, most expensive place in town. Our room had a great view. The darkening sky was filled... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Scanxiety Doesn't End at No Evidence of DiseaseA part of the process of cancer care is the scan. Before my diagnosis with Hodgkin lymphoma, I had heard the terms before but was not aware of the differences... By Amber Lynch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
During and After Treatment, a Different Kind of FatigueThe type of fatigue that I had before my diagnosis was different from how I felt during treatment and immediately after. The first, I could push through. The second, not... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Our Love Mates Go Through Cancer, TooI don’t know what I would do without my handsome, passionate, and dependable husband. Man, have we been through the most together!!! I’m sure none of us thought our wedding... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Initial Thoughts After a Cancer DiagnosisI was doing some spring cleaning on my computer and happened to find a journal entry from just weeks after I was diagnosed with cancer. After reading through it and... By Crystal Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Sand Through an HourglassI was sitting in the oncology clinic last week and on the TV I heard, “Like sand through an hourglass these are the times of our lives;” the familiar intro... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Beneath the MaskI recently took my first trip since my diagnosis a year and a half ago. I flew from Minnesota to Texas to visit my daughters at college. As much as... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Second Opinions: Confirming Diagnosis & Treatment PlansCancer can be a frightening and confusing diagnosis. When diagnosed, a patient may feel like they are in shock and overwhelmed. This can lead to difficulty in making treatment decisions... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Wasting TimeDo you have tinnitus? It causes a constant ringing in the ears. Mine is pretty strong. I hear it most the time unless I’m listening to loud music or being... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
F.Y.N.N. - My Pet StoryThe one thing I have learned in recent years is that when you post a picture of your pet on social media, whether it’s doing something silly or just being... By mpadjen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy: A More In-Depth Look (CAR T 201)Hopefully, you’ve read my first article on CAR T-cell therapy or seen something about it on news reports. It’s getting to be quite the hot topic to write about. I... By David Downs4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments