Finding My New NicheIf you would have asked me to tell you about myself a few years ago, I would have probably started with my...reactions7comments
A Persistent Cold and Fatigue Sets InWell, it hasn’t been a great couple of weeks. After I wrote the post about still feeling good on a double dose...reactions6comments
Beach Grass: This Community's Strong RootsAll my life I’ve been an introvert and a loner. Even in high school I didn’t belong to any clicks. I wasn’t...reactions4comments
It Takes a Lot of Work to Ward Off Evil SpiritsOn Jan. 31st, 2009, I had my fourth bone marrow transplant. Do the easy math, and you’ll see that Jan 31st, 2019...reactions1comment
'Queen of Rashes' Not a Title to DesireA reader pointed out that in my post on going home after transplant, part two, I said I had a bad rash...reactionscomments
Feeling Tired AgainI feel tired again. My legs hurt. I’ve had to cancel something because I just don’t have the energy for it. I don’t...reactions1comment
Glass Bottomed BoatI recently posted a blog on my personal site, titled “Lessons Learned on the Way to Gili T”. It is in 2...reactions5comments
The Positive Effects of the Practice of GratitudeThe positive effects of practicing gratitude can quickly create a positive mindset and change how your brain works. Researchers found that when...reactions1comment
Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 2)In Part 1 of this story, I talked about my new job as a broadcast meteorologist. It was a morning news position...reactions4comments
Many Options, and Much Confusion, in Neuropathy Treatment (Part 2)Editor's Note: It is recommended that you speak to your healthcare team before starting, stopping, or changing the dose of any medication...reactions2comments
Running AgainI WENT RUNNING AGAIN AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I haven’t been running in so long and I miss it and it was so...reactions6comments
Fun in the Sun with MyelomaSummer is around the corner and so is the sun. I’m a winter baby but I do like some aspects of what...reactions8comments
Always Waiting... Always with HopeOver the last 11 and a half years, I have been on 5 different types of oral chemotherapy. Been back on one...reactions5comments
ScanxietyScanxiety. It’s a term that entered my vernacular around the same time as anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Its definition may seem obvious...reactions22comments
Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 1)I realized I had been writing for Blood-Cancer.com for a couple of months now and never properly introduced myself! Hi, I’m Crystal!...reactions2comments
Ron's WeddingThis blog is not exactly about a wedding, although it is inspired by the wedding of one of best friends. I hope...reactions4comments
FirstsI remember when my first son was born, I kept track of all his firsts, his first smile, first words, the first...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer & Sexual HealthI’d like to introduce myself to the community. My name is Nick Myers and I have a PhD in Human Sexuality Education...reactions1comment
Why Physician Bedside Manner MattersRecently a friend asked me what she should look for in choosing an oncologist. She had a positive biopsy and would need...reactions6comments
My Little Brother Became a DaddyMy brother and I are only 13 months apart. My mother says it was a bit like having twins, but with one...reactions2comments
