This Job Is Killing MeI spent a good part of my life working in various facets of the fashion industry. It’s been a hailstorm of events that have shaped me into the tough cookie... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Back to the GymOnce again I started my workouts at the gym. I signed up, donned my sweat pants, and jumped on the treadmill. Through the window I saw a perfectly good sidewalk... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Not Your Typical Blood Cancer PatientI’ve read Blood-Cancer.com’s “A Moment to Reflect” a few times now. In case you don’t remember, it’s the piece that the editorial team wrote that looks back on 2018. It... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Beginning to Feel Like Me AgainWell, I know you won’t believe it if you have read many or any of my blogs. But, I feel happy!!!!! I have been treatment-free for a week and the... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
People's KindnessOver the last, well, coming up for 12 years, I have constantly been astounded by people’s kindness and generosity towards me. Especially from those who don’t really know me. You sort... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding Palliative and Hospice CarePalliative and hospice care help to provide relief for patients from the symptoms and the stress of serious illness. Both involve teams of doctors, nurses and professional care givers. A... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Not the Buff I WantedOn August 3, 2017, I was officially given my buff for the Myeloma Tribe. Yep, that’s right, I was now in my battle to be a “Survivor" of multiple myeloma;... By mpadjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
From Passive By-Stander to Empowered Partner (Part 1)I’ve told this story before, but I believe it is worth repeating. Prior to my multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2008 I was a passive by-stander on my health care team. ... By CindyC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Ring That BellI had heard about the ritual of ringing the bell after chemotherapy is complete, but until I was immersed in cancer treatment myself I didn’t really understand the significance. I... By Amber Lynch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Find Your PurposeLiving with cancer sucks.There, I said it.I remember when I only had to deal with the occasional cold or flu. Where the heck did leukemia come from? I used to... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
From Junk Shelf, Notes on Coping with Stem Cell TransplantYou might think your junk drawer is full of, well, junk, but its contents can actually reveal a lot about you. I don't actually know what to make of all... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Doctor NoCancer, like many diagnoses, means that you’re going to be devoting a lot of time to talking with doctors and medical professionals. Spending that long with anyone, doctors or not, means... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Of 'Hole Pluggers' and Repeat Bone Marrow BiopsiesWhen my doctor presented my treatment plan to me in 2003, he asked if I wanted to be enrolled in a trial for something he called a hole plugger. He... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cooties and the MaskHave you ever wondered what the deal is with people wearing surgical masks? Could it be that everyone has a weak immune system or is something else going on? I... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Massage Therapy & Chemo Side EffectsChemotherapy can often result in fatigue, nausea, and sleep disruption. From a personal perspective, I experienced debilitating fatigue and questioned my oncologist as to whether massage would help. At that... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
10 Years Since I Graduated from Edinburgh10 years ago I had just graduated from the University of Edinburgh with my ‘fake degree’. A general arts degree. It means nothing. My diagnosis and having to take a... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Strategies to Stop OverthinkingHas your sleep ever been interrupted by constant thoughts? I liken it to repeated thinking about events of the day, worries or “what ifs”. This can be similar to a... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Fighting My Way Out of ExhaustionNo one told me to expect a long recovery after completing chemotherapy treatment. Or if they did, I somehow mentally blocked it out. In any event, I expected to be... By rusty_vs_cll4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Cancerversary is LoomingNormally around Christmas and New Year, I become a bit maudlin, melancholy and reflective. I suppose a part of that is natural. Winter is officially here. The days are short... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Finding a New OncologistI have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma from a biopsied lymph node near my hip... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments