Myeloma Field Trip… Oh My!The past year was busy for me in regards to gaining recognition in the myeloma community. As I move forward as a...reactions2comments
Solidarity and Sorrow: The Mix of Being in a Blogging CommunityThere are pros and cons of blogging in a community with people who have, or have had, the same or similar illnesses...reactions5comments
Looking Back on a Happy Christmas... Even with CancerI can find Christmas a bit challenging, and I know I’m not the only one to feel that way. The last few...reactions6comments
Deciding When to RetreatAfter three years since my first treatment for follicular lymphoma, my doctor and I recently decided it’s time for retreatment. I had...reactions19comments
Thank You...But You’re Bugging MeOkay, I’m hoping to put a spotlight on that elephant in the room that most people don’t discuss. You know, those times...reactions9comments
2018 Round UpWell, what a year it has been! Sitting here now at the end of December, I can’t quite believe it is what...reactions3comments
Managing Cancer-Related FatigueNavigating life with blood cancer can be challenging, especially when you have other co-occurring (also sometimes called comorbid) conditions. Some of these...reactions4comments
The Cancer Diagnosis Home GameDiagnosing cancer can be a long and unforgiving journey, and for me, it was lengthier than most. I had a three-month adventure...reactions19comments
Hope in the New YearI am a self-proclaimed science geek. I love learning about all things related to science. Prior to my cancer-induced retirement, I was...reactions1comment
The High Cost of Oral Cancer DrugsWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I had never heard of it. As the doctor gave me the diagnosis, all I...reactions3comments
The Circle of LifeAfter a wonderful time at the shore on vacation, I pondered the recent events that occurred in my life. Over the last...reactions7comments
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
Saying Yes to Life, Yourself, and Your DreamsHaving a diagnosis of blood cancer, makes one begin to question priorities, life choices and future actions. What do I want to...reactions5comments
Telling FriendsWhen I first received the news that I had leukemia I didn’t want to tell anyone. I told my family of course...reactions15comments
Not Feeling Very Jolly‘Tis the season to be jolly. You hear it everywhere. You’re supposed to be jolly, because the song says it’s the season...reactions5comments
The Downside of Having Fun2 week’s later and I’m still paying for having a weekend full of fun. Even though I’ve had multiple 10 hour sleeps...reactions1comment
My Neutropenic Not Pregnant Pregnancy DietWhen I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I knew that it was a life-changing diagnosis. The word cancer strikes fear into your...reactions4comments
Research Shows Blood Cancer is More Costly for Patients than Other CancersA recent study has shown that the cost of treating blood cancers can be more costly than treating other solid tumor cancers...reactions3comments
Joseph (My Naked Hospital Roommate)So, if you read my earlier posts, I promised you the story of the naked hospital roommate. People have been asking since then...reactions11comments
Coping with Cancer During the HolidaysI can remember wondering how I would ever manage to celebrate the holidays while experiencing the debilitating fatigue during chemotherapy. My last...reactionscomments
