Living

It happens every September. I don’t think I was really aware of it until I became involved with a charity over here called Bloodwise (formally Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research). This...

People who know me have heard me say this a lot: cancer is an emotional disease as much as it is a physical disease. For me, one of the emotions...

So, as many of you know, I’m single now, and sort-of, kind-of, searching for a new relationship.  I’m not going at it full steam, but I’m not kickin’ the idea...

We have experienced many challenges in our “battle” to deal with cancer. So, what is next as a cancer survivor? I personally try to enjoy all of life’s moments. Still...

It is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous and mysterious. A lot of excitement surrounded the...

I rarely feel like an ill person. Well, unless I have a cold but that only happens once or twice a year. And I think it’s good to get a...

I have never loved running. In fact I’ve always dreaded it. For the longest time, a run consisted of slowly jogging a mile or, if I was feeling really ambitious...

Did you know that chemotherapy can affect your dental health? I only now realized the impact of chemotherapy on the health of my teeth. During a routine dental check-up, a...

The rising cost of cancer drugs and care often imposes a significant financial burden on cancer patients and their families. Even for those with sufficient insurance coverage, the cost of...

Almost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.”  Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer yourself, have never heard tales of cancer patients...

Did you know that you can find the Blood-Cancer.com community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information about living with and caring for loved ones with...

This might sound like a stupid question. However, it occurred to me this week that it isn’t. I have found that having non-Hodgkin follicular lymphoma changed my perception of life...

Looking back on my experiences I was privileged as a cancer patient. Being diagnosed with AML at 15 was only relatively challenging in the moment, and it all seems trivial...

I was diagnosed on a Tuesday and started chemotherapy on Wednesday, the very next day. We asked the doctor what I should eat and he said I should eat lots...

This has cropped up before.  I think I’ve written about it on this site, or at least mentioned it.  I think.  My memory isn’t great at the moment.  Unsurprisingly with...

To each of us, work has a different meaning. It may provide an identity, self-esteem, financial security, health coverage, and fulfillment. I personally felt each of these as an RN...

I get angry with the language around cancer and have written about it.  I’m not fighting or winning or losing or battling or any other media-friendly phrase around cancer.  I...

Well, we’ve passed the introductions, and now you know me and I know all of you. So, can I borrow some money? Ha ha, I’m kidding. (I’m not kidding). So...

Cancer as a chronic illness places new demands on patients and families to manage their own care. Self-care includes managing the medical aspects of the illness, managing life roles, and...

Editor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with dieting and body image, which may be upsetting for some readers. The plus of cancer is that I...