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...reactions4comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions2comments
Medicare It IsI was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011 at 49 years old. At the time, I’d been at my job for about 10 years. When I started this job in...reactions8comments
