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
Please Don't Ask Me How I'm FeelingYou wouldn’t think a cancer survivor would get upset by being asked, “How are you feeling?” Or that they would be bothered...reactions10comments
Having a Life AgainThe last 7 weeks have been amazing. I’m on my new drug and I am able to have a life! I’m not...reactions2comments
Helpful Tips for a Patient Receiving a Chemotherapy InfusionReceiving chemotherapy can be a frightening experience. Even as a nurse with many years of clinical practice, I really did not know...reactions2comments
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Cancer Friends CloserThis journey has been so eye-opening to me in more ways than I can count. I've learned a lot about myself, but...reactions17comments
Worrying About Results for the First TimeFor the first time in over 11 years, I worried about blood test results, which was a strange place to be. I’m normally...reactions1comment
OverloadMy long-term memory is still pretty decent (I think). I can still solve a quadratic equation using formulas I learned almost 50...reactions2comments
Thinking Like a Child: A Strategy for Dealing with AdversityA few years ago, I found myself dealing with the adversity of cancer. I was feeling totally exhausted after chemotherapy and was...reactionscomments
