Making Olympic Sized PlansIn 1976, I was 15 years old and that was my first real appreciation of the Olympics. It was the start of Edwin Moses’s domination of the 400-meter hurdles. He’s... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Many Options, and Much Confusion, in Neuropathy Treatment (Part 2)Editor's Note: It is recommended that you speak to your healthcare team before starting, stopping, or changing the dose of any medication. The drugs to treat neuropathy fall into two... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
No More PoisonI’ve often thought my leukemia could be traced back to a seven-year period when I endured a chronic level of intense stress. I, of course, had no knowledge of actual... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Running AgainI WENT RUNNING AGAIN AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I haven’t been running in so long and I miss it and it was so amazing to be able to go! Also, as... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
If I Didn’t Have to Wear Clothes“I’d feel so much better if I didn’t have to wear clothes.” This was my response to a new healthcare provider yesterday when asked me how I was doing. He looked at... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fun in the Sun with MyelomaSummer is around the corner and so is the sun. I’m a winter baby but I do like some aspects of what summertime brings… well, all but one...the rays of... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Blood Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Always Waiting... Always with HopeOver the last 11 and a half years, I have been on 5 different types of oral chemotherapy. Been back on one of them twice, and back on another 3... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
ScanxietyScanxiety. It’s a term that entered my vernacular around the same time as anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Its definition may seem obvious – the anxiety that comes along with the... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 1)I realized I had been writing for Blood-Cancer.com for a couple of months now and never properly introduced myself! Hi, I’m Crystal! I joined the Blood-Cancer.com community about a year... By Crystal Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What It's Like to Have a Slow-Growing CancerRecently, a writer friend posted to social media, asking for help with an article. She has a chronic illness, one that can go years without giving her any trouble. She... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Neuropathy is a Real Pain (Part 1)Let’s say that somebody asks, “How are you today?” And let’s say that you’re being honest and you reply, “My feet are KILLING ME.” Unless you’re in a peripheral neuropathy... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ron's WeddingThis blog is not exactly about a wedding, although it is inspired by the wedding of one of best friends. I hope you will find it is more about the... By mpadjen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
FirstsI remember when my first son was born, I kept track of all his firsts, his first smile, first words, the first time he walked, and all the milestones. With... By Amber Lynch3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Blood Cancer & Sexual HealthI’d like to introduce myself to the community. My name is Nick Myers and I have a PhD in Human Sexuality Education. I’ve been writing for the Health Union family... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Oh My Aching Bones...What the…!!! How can I be in remission with ridiculous bone pain?!! What now is happening in my life?! This isn’t my normal rant, but I have to tell you... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Turning 10...Again!Celebrating life’s milestones is part of our DNA. When walking down the card aisle in any drug store, the variety of cards displayed remind us of the important occasions we... By CindyC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Why Physician Bedside Manner MattersRecently a friend asked me what she should look for in choosing an oncologist. She had a positive biopsy and would need cancer treatment. I began to think about the... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Little Brother Became a DaddyMy brother and I are only 13 months apart. My mother says it was a bit like having twins, but with one a being a bit more advanced. I think... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments