So Many Signs, So Much WorryIf you have had two kinds of cancer, you get to worry about two sets of signs that could be something bad. In the part of my mind that worries... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Cancer Confidence BoostHaving cancer taught me so many things about myself and caused me to feel emotions that I didn’t even know were possible. Obviously, there were many negative sides of being... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Monster in My ClosetWhen I was a kid there was no doubt in my mind there were monsters in the closet, but every time I’d get my mom or dad to look, I’d... By mpadjen5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
An Honest Discussion on the Logistics of Getting Into a TrialClinical trials are not as straight forward as people think. I currently don’t qualify for two reasons. First, my myeloma has become sneaky (oligo secretory) and hardly shows up in... By Cherie Rineker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Barber, My DoctorI got a haircut last week. I have so little hair at this point that my wife and kids haven’t even noticed it, two weeks later. Having so little hair... By Bob McEachern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Journey with ImmunotherapyThe purpose of our body’s immune system is to protect us against disease and infection. It does this by defending us from foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, allergens, and... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Leuk's Nightly GameDo you ever find yourself lying in bed late at night, staring at the ceiling, and saying out loud, “WTF? I have leukemia?” (By the way, that stands for What... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Traveling with Multiple MyelomaOne of the questions many ask when they are diagnosed with multiple myeloma or any blood cancer is if they are able to move about as they once did. Multiple... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Riding on a Rollercoaster, and Falling off ItGetting treated for acute myeloid leukemia is like being on a rollercoaster. You get a round of chemotherapy and your blood counts go down. You stay in the hospital while... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer & ClothesClothes. No one thinks much about them, especially when you are told you have cancer. Why would you? The first thing that pops into your mind when a doctor says... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Speaking Up About My CancerI’m not going to lie. I really enjoy talking about myself. I think it’s partly middle child syndrome and partly being human and inherently selfish and wanting to self-promote. And I am 100%... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Memories of My Nursing CareerIt is National Nurses Week so I've been thinking about my experiences as an RN, Nurse Executive and RN Instructor, and now as a nurse cancer survivor. I also began... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Roar Is BackIn late 2009, I was trimming some trees in my backyard. A small branch fell over the wall into my neighbor’s yard. I jumped over the wall to get the... By Matt Goldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Post Cancer Post Traumatic StressDuring my battle with lymphoma, my focus was on wellness. I could not think about anything else but getting well. I didn’t let myself plan for the future or months... By Amber Lynch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
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 the battles faced by so many. One thing... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Please Don't Ask Me How I'm FeelingYou wouldn’t think a cancer survivor would get upset by being asked, “How are you feeling?” Or that they would be bothered by being told, “You look great.” None of... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Having a Life AgainThe last 7 weeks have been amazing. I’m on my new drug and I am able to have a life! I’m not completely crippled by chronic fatigue. And it’s completely... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Helpful Tips for a Patient Receiving a Chemotherapy InfusionReceiving chemotherapy can be a frightening experience. Even as a nurse with many years of clinical practice, I really did not know what to expect. I thought it might be... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Cancer Friends CloserThis journey has been so eye-opening to me in more ways than I can count. I've learned a lot about myself, but also a lot about the people around me... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Worrying About Results for the First TimeFor the first time in over 11 years, I worried about blood test results, which was a strange place to be. I’m normally completely trusting that all will be ok or... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments