Travel AnxietyI didn’t realise I could get anxious, or that travel anxiety would become a part of my life. But it did. And I only realised it a couple of years... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Beginning of My Acute Myeloid LifeI was your everyday high school student before being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2003. Going into my junior year at 15 years old, I spent the summer months... By VinnieCent2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After Diagnosis, Choosing a Treatment CenterWhen I learned I had leukemia, my first thought was to be treated close to home at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. The local hematologist who diagnosed me said... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
If Possible, Keep MovingPrior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I commuted to work by bike every day. It was a ten-mile ride each way. Where I live is flat, so it wasn’t... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When Going to the Hospital, Consider Bringing a LampIf you were going to be in a room for a good period of time, you would want something more welcoming than a harsh overhead light and bare walls. In... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hello My Name Is SurvivorSeveral years ago, I attended a "Blood Cancer Day" co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Pennsylvania. Survivorship was the topic of the keynote address. I... By CindyC3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How to Tell a Loved One That You Have CancerHaving a cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and fearful experience. I remember not wanting to talk about it to anyone. My husband was given strict orders to tell no... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Words We UseEvery year, National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June.1 I’ve been celebrating it for 10 years now, since I was first diagnosed with follicular lymphoma... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psychosocial Considerations for Children with CancerA diagnosis of cancer carries a psychosocial and physical impact for anyone, and for the youngest patients, there are added considerations. Because they are in the midst of development, children... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chutes and LaddersTwo months before my stem cell transplant, I happened upon some medical students' posters in one of the many lobbies in MD Anderson. My mom and I were obviously very... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making the Most of Your Oncology VisitIt is normal to be anxious, fearful, and angry when a cancer diagnosis is suspected. I can remember how scared I felt even as an experienced RN. I truly had... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Chronic Fatigue – My Invisible "Friend"I have someone, or rather something, with me at all times. It’s there when I wake up and when I lie in bed gearing up to get up. It’s there... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
On Being a Cancer Survivor and NurseSomeone once asked me what it was like to be an RN who has cancer. It made me think about the unique process of being both the patient and a... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Expect the UnexpectedWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I had never heard of this cancer and although I had been sick for a few months leading up to my... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Out at 25I’m not sure I still understand how drastic and life-changing finding out I had blood cancer was when I was 25 years old. Well, wait, actually it took 2 months... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma - What's the Difference?Blood cancer is a very broad term that describes multiple types of cancer. The common factor is that the cancer originates in blood cells and can spread throughout the body... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Spinal Headaches ExplainedHave you ever had a headache, pulsing right behind your eyes, and reaching straight through to the back of your head after a spinal procedure? Then you might have experienced... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your doctor... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Find Your Nook, It's a Book Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team10 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
