Living

One of the recent topics being talked about around here is making a nest, and I have to say I’m all for it. Now, In Katelynn’s wonderful article, they talk...

Lately, I’ve been having to work on not holding grudges. I never used to; at least, I don’t think I did. But I realized I still hold a lot of...

A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. I can remember feeling shock, anger, and denial. How could this be happening to me? I lived a healthy lifestyle and was...

"I'll believe it when I see it!" We have all heard this statement. Unfortunately, some have heard it from loved ones while facing blood cancer. How sad is that? No...

It’s hard to consider thoughts of enjoying some portion of life in this new phase as a blood cancer survivor. The word has a way of putting such a negative...

Thank you for participating in the Blood Cancer Chronicles: Book Giveaway! Winners are being selected and will be contacted by email! We're thrilled to give away 4 copies of Ray...

When I was a reporter at a daily newspaper, I often wrote stories based on press releases that various people and groups sent. Many described upcoming events. We would use...

For several years, the forums section of Blood-Cancer.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about living with blood cancer. These forums also have...

Earlier this week, I started freaking out because I thought I was relapsing. I thought, “No, not now, not again please.” I had been feeling horribly fatigued, to the point...

Dating back to pre-school age, my mom used to tell me she would put a stack of records (dating myself!) on the stereo, sit me down in a rocking chair...

Christmas morning. I was enjoying a relaxing, festive time with my family. My phone buzzed. It was an automated reminder from the cancer hospital. I had an oncologist appointment in...

It is not easy to deal with a blood cancer diagnosis or the many treatments that follow.  And yes, it is so easy in the middle of treatment to quietly...

I recently enjoyed hearing about the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Her name is Rebecca Petterson, and she lives in my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We retired teachers are...

This past week, I went to my doctor for an appointment that I thought, for once, wouldn’t have much to do about my past cancer diagnosis. But I underestimated how...

There has been a lot of talk lately about what surviving cancer actually means, and I think it’s a valid question that doesn’t get talked about much. There is life...

When you are diagnosed with blood cancer, most doctors will do their best to try to prepare you for the future. You will be referred to other doctors, support groups...

I never thought I would count myself as one of “the walkers,” the legion of exercisers who blaze sidewalks and trails to sharpen their fitness. But, following an autologous stem...

In “The Beauty of Dusk,” New York Times columnist Frank Bruni writes about losing his vision but gaining insights after a stroke left him blind in one eye and unsure...

It is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can be a unique experience, whether good, bad, or...

I’m back in the job hunt rat race. First impressions? It’s not pretty. Looking for a job and holding down a position has unique challenges when you are battling blood...