Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often confusion about what these words mean and why... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Celebrating My First Cancer-Free BirthdayI was so excited to turn 25 years old. I was about to move across the country to start a new job that I was so excited about. This would... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Being You & the New Normal (Volume 1)One of the things I hear most from people who have blood cancers (and probably all cancer) is that they can’t do as much as they used to. It’s a... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Fear and WorryAfter I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009, I watched my white blood cell and lymphocyte counts quickly climb. But in mid-2013 they began to plateau. They continue... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments44 comments
When Insurance Coverage Dictates Cancer TherapyFinancial distress or financial toxicity is a term used to describe the financial problems experienced by cancer patients because of the out of pocket expenses not covered by health insurance... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going Home After Transplant: Challenges from Ridiculous to Real (Part 2)Check out Part 1 of Ronni's series on life after transplant, Going Home After Transplant: Not a Piece of Cake. When you go home from the hospital after your stem... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Survivor's GuiltThis is something that I really struggle with and it never seems to get any better. I’m fine and then out of nowhere BHAM. I hear that someone I was at school... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Health Update Elevator SpeechWhen I was in high school, I had surgery on my knee which required I wear a brace over my whole leg. I didn’t know which was worse: the recovery... By rusty_vs_cll3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may be because you have a chronic illness that... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer Patients May Experience Post-Traumatic StressA cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship are fraught with numerous stressors and challenges. Research has been done to look at stress in cancer survivors and it's often been found that... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Choose to LiveA routine blood test revealed a slightly elevated white blood cell count. "No problem," said the physician's assistant, “it's probably just a cold or flu bug.” A few months later... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Giving Up on Exercise... AgainI’ve written before about how I’m mental about my weight. I know I am. It’s a work in progress. I’m so much better than I used to be. It doesn’t... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Thoughts About the Loss of a Loved One or FriendSeveral months ago, I received a sad email notifying me that a fellow nursing colleague had passed away. Rosemary was the one of several colleagues who had been diagnosed with... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The "Wicket" ListAh, the bucket list. Almost all of us talk about it, but usually in the “if I won the lottery” kind of way. They include all those things that most... By mpadjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Outrunning FatigueI know we talk about fatigue a ton here, and rightfully so. It’s one of the worst side effects of any disease, and cancer gets it in spades. The disease... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Words of Wisdom?Journey. Battle. Fight. Warrior. War. Purpose. Survivor. Test. Beast, which is my personal favorite. The list of words used to describe our cancer experience is endless. I’m ok with all... By Matt Goldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
After Treatment, Figuring Out My New Healthcare RoutineAfter completing my chemotherapy, I was uncertain as to who I should see for routine health care. Routine healthcare includes annual checkups, medical tests, immunizations, and occasional sick visits. My... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Thankful for Cancer? Not YetI had a friend call me about 3 months into the start of my chemotherapy treatment to catch up and see how treatment was going. During this conversation, he started... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making a Friend in Clinic for the First TimeThis month has been full of firsts for me! Feeling good on a chemotherapy, worrying about blood test results, and, making a friend in my clinic! I have been going... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments