Suggested Gifts for a Cancer SurvivorGift-giving can be hectic and stressful for many of us and may be more stressful if the intended recipient is a cancer...reactions7comments
News for a Lifetime: Going, Going, GoneI recently got to thinking about when I was first diagnosed with leukemia, specifically chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The long and winding...reactions7comments
If I Didn’t Have to Wear Clothes“I’d feel so much better if I didn’t have to wear clothes.” This was my response to a new healthcare provider yesterday when asked...reactions3comments
What to Bring with You During Your Chemotherapy TreatmentHaving a cancer diagnosis has been the most frightening event of my life. Even as an experienced RN, I did not know...reactions8comments
Can’t Be Bothered With AnythingIt’s been a while since I’ve felt like this. Well, at least I think it has been. I can’t really remember. I...reactions4comments
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
