From Cancer Coming A-Calling to Cancer Becoming a CallingWhen cancer first came calling, I wasn’t quite sure how to react or respond. It took a few months, but now I...reactionscomments
Coping When Myeloma Keeps Letting You Know It’s ThereAs every patient can tell you, coping with a cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. In fact, for me, trying to cope with cancer...reactions5comments
Life of a SurvivorLife as a survivor for most may still include a busy day with the exception of having cancer. There we go with...reactions6comments
Weight for It...So I’ve always maintained a petite statute for a good part of my life. However, during my time with multiple myeloma, let’s...reactions9comments
Strength...What's That?Sometimes, I have to remind myself exactly what is strength and why is it so important for our care and getting through...reactions9comments
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...reactions5comments
Coping with Cancer StressI have read that some oncologists compare a cancer diagnosis to post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). When you get the news, it is common...reactions12comments
I Am Turning Into My Grandmother!"The kids are driving me nuts!" I overheard my grandmother say to her sister Zola. "What did we do?" I whispered to...reactions13comments
Miss Connely's Rules for Cancer Manners"Is that nice to say?" I would often ask my students. You can think anything you want but think about it before you...reactions51comments
Courtesy Rules for Cancer Patients"Oh, you look so tired!" Hee hee hee! Bless your heart!" My coworker often said to me on Fridays. At times, I...reactions34comments
What Friends Should Know About My MDS JourneyI was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in 2017. Yes, it's a real thing. I've always thought it sounded like something from...reactions8comments
Should I Keep My Blood Cancer a Secret?I was at a Bunco fundraiser when a lady at my table said her husband had been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma...reactionscomments
The Gossip Game: When Well-Meaning Words Go WrongI thought it was a strange way to greet someone. "Did your mother die?" a church acquaintance asked. "No," I replied. "She...reactions9comments
Tips To Live ByWhen living with cancer, whether active cancer or not, there are some instructions that we all can live by. At times they...reactions20comments
Trials of RemissionThe term remission is a term that brings comfort and relief for many, and there are those who also feel “What’s the...reactions2comments
Life Forward in RemissionOver the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to and discussing with a few people about their experiences once...reactions13comments
Regaining Strength: Exercise and Multiple MyelomaPrior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I commuted to work by bike every day. It was a ten-mile ride each way...reactions7comments
A Roller Coaster Called CancerWhen I was kid, I liked roller coasters. I wasn’t a roller coaster nut but I was a fan. What I didn’t...reactions5comments
Attitude of GratitudeWhen I was first diagnosed, I was hit with a whole range of emotions. Like a giant wave, I was taken over...reactions9comments
By the NumbersGrowing up I always liked numbers. In high school, I’d get bored and watch the clock and on a sheet of paper...reactions6comments
