It’s The ‘tude That CountsI am now living with blood cancer and undergoing infusions with all the joys that treatment brings. A few days after my...reactions4comments
Don't 'Should' On YourselfWe are all faced with things that come up in our lives. Some are fun and some are unpleasant. Many times these...reactions14comments
All I Really Needed to Know I Learned from Will RogersYears ago, I was watching the television show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The question came up, "Who said, 'I never...reactions8comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard...reactions2comments
How to Make the Most of Your Oncology/Hematology VisitIt’s almost time for my visit with my oncologist/hematologist, who specializes in chronic myeloid leukemia. I’ve had this rare form of blood...reactions5comments
The “What Are Your Wishes” Conversation & All The FeelsPart of having cancer is facing the inevitable question, “is it terminal?” In some cases, it’s pretty clear from the jump what...reactions8comments
Cancer and Relationships and Their "BFF"Dating. Relationships. Finding the one. Sometimes I think it’s as hard as having cancer. I know that’s going to be a controversial...reactions11comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions1comment
Fatigue Hit Me Like A BusIt’s been really rough recently. My energy levels have been declining. I tried to ignore it, to not focus on it, to hope...reactions2comments
Medical PTSD In People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactions4comments
Can Cancer Crush Dreams?Can cancer crush dreams? Well, that may all depend on what your goals and dreams were before getting the news of blood...reactions15comments
First Chemo MemoryI am ready. I grab my bag, stuffed full of books, warm socks, lip balm, nausea pops, good luck charms, and a...reactions11comments
The Fog of CancerPicture this. Your friend was captured by aliens. They experimented on her, crossing her DNA with the DNA of one of their...reactions1comment
New Year Resolutions Can Bring Surprises (Part 1)Every year I make new year resolutions and typically, they don’t last. I am much better at making a plan anytime and...reactions6comments
How Virtual Reality Changed My RealityMy friend bought me a virtual reality (VR) headset for Christmas. He ordered it before Black Friday and before I had the...reactions15comments
What A YearWhat. A. Year. Who would have thought that it would have been like this?! In a weird way, it’s nice to have lived...reactions4comments
Two Years Seemed So Far Off When I Was Diagnosed...It’s almost here. That date that some cancer patients reach after their illness progresses past a certain point. The two-year cancerversary, the...reactions8comments
Update On My JourneyAn update on my journey and battle with blood cancer continues. To date, four infusions of R-CHOP have been completed and the...reactions14comments
The Social of it AllHere we are at full speed of everything surrounding us. In our particular case, it's cancer, emotions, and technology. Yes, technology because...reactions7comments
Not Feeling Very Jolly‘Tis the season to be jolly. You hear it everywhere. You’re supposed to be jolly, because the song says it’s the season...reactions5comments
