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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions6comments
Fear and WorryAfter I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009, I watched my white blood cell and lymphocyte counts quickly climb. But...reactions44comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions13comments
The "Wicket" ListAh, the bucket list. Almost all of us talk about it, but usually in the “if I won the lottery” kind of...reactions9comments
Outrunning FatigueI know we talk about fatigue a ton here, and rightfully so. It’s one of the worst side effects of any disease...reactions62comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
