Miss Connely's Rules for Cancer Manners"Is that nice to say?" I would often ask my students. You can think anything you want but think about it before you...reactions51comments
Courtesy Rules for Cancer Patients"Oh, you look so tired!" Hee hee hee! Bless your heart!" My coworker often said to me on Fridays. At times, I...reactions34comments
What Friends Should Know About My MDS JourneyI was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in 2017. Yes, it's a real thing. I've always thought it sounded like something from...reactions8comments
Should I Keep My Blood Cancer a Secret?I was at a Bunco fundraiser when a lady at my table said her husband had been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma...reactionscomments
The Gossip Game: When Well-Meaning Words Go WrongI thought it was a strange way to greet someone. "Did your mother die?" a church acquaintance asked. "No," I replied. "She...reactions9comments
Tips To Live ByWhen living with cancer, whether active cancer or not, there are some instructions that we all can live by. At times they...reactions20comments
Trials of RemissionThe term remission is a term that brings comfort and relief for many, and there are those who also feel “What’s the...reactions2comments
Life Forward in RemissionOver the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to and discussing with a few people about their experiences once...reactions13comments
Regaining Strength: Exercise and Multiple MyelomaPrior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I commuted to work by bike every day. It was a ten-mile ride each way...reactions7comments
A Roller Coaster Called CancerWhen I was kid, I liked roller coasters. I wasn’t a roller coaster nut but I was a fan. What I didn’t...reactions5comments
Attitude of GratitudeWhen I was first diagnosed, I was hit with a whole range of emotions. Like a giant wave, I was taken over...reactions9comments
By the NumbersGrowing up I always liked numbers. In high school, I’d get bored and watch the clock and on a sheet of paper...reactions6comments
Leaping A High Mental HurdleA few months ago, I was talking with my nephew on the phone about his recent bicycling adventures. Riding is big in...reactions7comments
Healing Through Music: A Leukemia Patient's TaleDating back to pre-school age, my mom used to tell me she would put a stack of records (dating myself!) on the...reactions2comments
Choosing the Right Blood Cancer Doctor: A Patient's Guide to EmpowermentThe show Doctor Who has been around since the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a time lord (different than a human...reactions1comment
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our...reactions7comments
When a Doctor Doesn't Believe YouIt’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You’re at the doctor’s office and you’re explaining what’s bothering you and you’re...reactions23comments
What Qualities Do You Look for in a Physician?The possibility of a cancer diagnosis can be most frightening. Choosing the right physician for follow-up, diagnosis and treatment is so important...reactions12comments
Cancer, Medication, and the Unexpected Battle with Weight GainWhen I was growing up, I remember my mom was quite obsessed with her weight. It was interesting because she probably weighed...reactions17comments
It's All In The GenesI took a Genetics class in college many years ago. Despite this, the knowledge I walked away with was only enough to...reactions6comments
