My Little Brother Became a DaddyMy brother and I are only 13 months apart. My mother says it was a bit like having twins, but with one...reactions2comments
One in a MillionI’m one in a million. Well…not exactly “one in a million.” I have polycythemia vera (PV) which is considered a rare cancer...reactions20comments
ThankfulI sometimes think of how Leuk has changed my life. He’s certainly made me appreciate it more. Time spent as a husband...reactions2comments
The Healing Powers of HumorI must start off by assuring the reader that when I say humor has healing powers, I do not suggest that humor...reactions14comments
Get Cancer, Meet Interesting PeopleIn my thirty-some-odd years of medical adventures, I have met more than my share of characters. Any of you who have spent...reactions17comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
Cancer & ClothesClothes. No one thinks much about them, especially when you are told you have cancer. Why would you? The first thing that...reactions21comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions9comments
