Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactions3comments
Life from Inside the ElevatorThis week is our family vacation. We are staying on the third floor of a condo complex in Emerald Isle, NC. Thank...reactions5comments
The Greatest YearI have yet to meet someone who said, “2020 was a great year!” And at the tender young age of 77, I...reactions12comments
Positivity in the New YearThe power of positivity is mighty. While only science, sometimes aided with nutrition and homeopathic methods, can cure, there is something to...reactions8comments
Getting a New Doctor Can Set You on EdgeWhen I relapsed three-and-a-half years after my autologous transplant, I was surprised – well, actually dismayed – to learn that I would...reactions13comments
Things To ConsiderI had an interesting conversation a few weeks back and it has still left me a bit baffled. The question posed “How...reactions6comments
Last PrescriptionWell, something quite monumental happened recently, in a positive way! I received my LAST chemo prescription for hopefully a REALLY long time!...reactions1comment
Numb But HereUnless you have been there, I suspect it is impossible to understand the emotional release one experiences on your last day of...reactions6comments
Working Wish List With MyelomaHaving any form of a chronic situation can be very difficult. We know the script whether it’s the demanding treatment with hopes...reactions10comments
Timely AwarenessOccasionally, unexpected and unplanned things happen in your life. Some things are good, others are not. My blood cancer diagnosis was one...reactions5comments
Afraid of RelapsingRecently I’ve been very paranoid about my cancer relapsing. It was funny because after my last time (third time) having it, I...reactions15comments
Over Cape Cod Weekend, Wanting To Do EverythingMy sister and brother-in-law were away and had kindly offered me their Wellfleet, Cape Cod, vacation house for a week in July...reactions3comments
Keeping House with CancerDo you remember the 1960s television show Bewitched? Have you ever looked around a messy room and wished that you could imitate...reactions16comments
Survivors BellA bell chimes after your run with cancer is over? GET OUT!! I’ve only heard about this so-called tradition after one year...reactions41comments
Thrusting Goodwill (aka Unsolicited Advice)More and more lately I’ve seen talk about unsolicited advice. It seems that people just can’t seem to keep their opinions about...reactions21comments
After Hodgkin Lymphoma, Tennis Player Wins Just by Being ThereThe sinking feeling you get when a well-known person dies of “your disease” has an opposite: The boost when someone overcomes it...reactions3comments
What To Expect When Expecting...ChemoA few days ago I had my final check-up, the one before the long waiting period to be declared “cured,” and it...reactions2comments
Tough Like Grandpa!I have a photo of my grandfather wearing a dress. No, he wasn't a drag queen. The picture I treasure shows Grandpa...reactions13comments
Dogs and Death: How Much Sharing is Too Much?I know one dog lover who didn’t do this and many others who have done it. I’m not against it but I’m...reactions8comments
Goodbye, Old FriendI learned today that I am going to soon lose a very close and new best friend due to some dramatic turns...reactions20comments
