Battle Fatigue: Deciding When to Stop FightingNot every cancer patient sees themselves as a warrior, fighting a battle against their cancer. They say they are merely trying to...reactions8comments
My Experience During ChemotherapyThe experience of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Initially, my oncologist recommended a “watch and wait” approach as this was the...reactions4comments
An Accidental AuthorOne of my favorite quotes is “life happens to us when we’re busy making plans” by Allen Saunders. Life has a way of surprising...reactions5comments
Nine Ways to Reduce StressIt’s important to reduce stress in our lives. We don’t have the health, the strength, or the time for a stressful life...reactions9comments
Battling with LifeI get angry with the language around cancer and have written about it. I’m not fighting or winning or losing or battling...reactions2comments
Taking ActionIn my family, three people have gotten cancer. First, it was my mother. For her, it started with cervical cancer which was...reactions7comments
The Joy of the Cancer NerdI have a confession to make: I’m a big nerd. Specifically, I’m a big cancer nerd. I could go by other names...reactions7comments
Not Your FaultI recently read a post by one of our members. It seems her family, and in particular, her parents implied that it...reactions4comments
Staying Positive, Being HonestAs I think back upon all the things people have said to me since my diagnosis, ‘Stay positive!’ is one of the...reactions8comments
'Alphabet Soup': Explaining ECP for GVHD of the Skin (Part 1)When I tell people that I had four stem cell transplants, I have to start with the basics if they don’t know...reactions3comments
Improved Tennis Game: Unexpected Benefit of Light Therapy for Skin (Part 2)There was good news and bad news when they went from using one arm to two in the procedure called ECP, or...reactions3comments
The Cancer TornadoSaturday, April 24. 1993, Catoosa, Oklahoma, was hit by a deadly tornado. Catoosa is my second hometown. I started teaching for Catoosa...reactions7comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactions1comment
The Biopsy Experience for Blood Cancer DiagnosisDepending on a patient’s symptoms or abnormal lab values, the physician may consider a biopsy in order to examine the cells and...reactions4comments
From Rare to CommonTreatment for multiple myeloma has come a very long way! It was a little over ten years that this rare condition was...reactionscomments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactions1comment
After Leukemia, Dealing with Skin CancerHeading to my checkup the other day at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, I went up to the eighth floor, the one clearly...reactions8comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactions2comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactions1comment
