Turning 60 & Following The Advice of an Earlier ArticleIn September of 2020, Ramae Hamrin wrote, Turning 50 with Blood Cancer. The article was about turning 50 and trying 50 new...reactions21comments
The Power of FriendshipsThe last week of January 2021 was emotionally rough for me. Two of my longtime friends passed away. I know they are...reactions15comments
Here's Why I Don't Call It My Leukemia 'Journey' (or 'Battle')One time when I was interviewing a breast cancer survivor for a story on “the pinking of America” – a trend towards...reactions14comments
Fighting For Disability Benefits (Part 3): The DecisionIf you haven't already, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. I knew the letter was in the mailbox...reactions9comments
Why Crying Can Be Good For YouIn the morning while I’m making coffee, I record “The Today Show” and “Morning Joe.” Then I can skip through the commercials...reactions7comments
Fighting for Disability Benefits (Part 2): The HearingIn Part 1, I wrote about my Social Security Disability (SSDI) review and how Social Security no longer considered me disabled. My...reactions7comments
Acknowledging Your Diagnosis DayIt’s been a few years now since I heard the words, “you have cancer.” On one hand, I can’t believe so much...reactions3comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions3comments
Looking for Mumpsy and Finding BlessingsIn 1967, my dad and I were looking at photos at my grandmother's house. He held up a picture and said, "Here...reactions13comments
How Did You Know?Since my diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in August of 2020 I have been asked many times how I knew I had non-Hodgkin...reactions9comments
How to Help a Cancer PatientThere are lots of places online that will tell you about what you should not say to a cancer patient. That includes...reactions9comments
The ClimbA couple of years ago, we visited Big Bend National Park in western Texas to do some hiking. As we slowly ascended...reactions12comments
It's All Getting Very Real NowI have a fertility appointment in a few days. It’s all beginning to get very real now. I’m excited and also hesitant...reactions5comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like…Grief is complex and looks different for everyone. Check out the definitions below. Then, scroll down and comment or copy and paste...reactions4comments
Transitioning to Life After CancerDuring my chemotherapy for blood cancer, I looked forward to life after cancer. I thought this new chapter would be filled with...reactions5comments
Chemo Isn't That Bad Of A Guy, He Just Plays One On TVChemo. We’ve all seen it on TV and in the movies so many times that many of you, like me, used it...reactions15comments
Teeth, Gums, and MoreWhen you learn cancer treatment will involve chemotherapy, it is easy to begin thinking of the many potential side effects. We have...reactions9comments
Life After Cancer: The Emotional Fall OutWhen I was diagnosed with leukemia, my self-esteem was not in great condition. I remember specifically thinking to myself “nobody will even...reactions5comments
'That Man Has No Ego'You wouldn’t think that a story about Ronald Reagan’s recovery from a gunshot wound would remind me of an experience during my...reactions9comments
Survivorship PlansBefore I begin, I need to make it clear that I am by no means an expert on survivorship plans. In fact...reactions6comments
