ThankfulI sometimes think of how Leuk has changed my life. He’s certainly made me appreciate it more. Time spent as a husband...reactions2comments
Get Cancer, Meet Interesting PeopleIn my thirty-some-odd years of medical adventures, I have met more than my share of characters. Any of you who have spent...reactions17comments
So Many Signs, So Much WorryIf you have had two kinds of cancer, you get to worry about two sets of signs that could be something bad...reactions6comments
Monster in My ClosetWhen I was a kid there was no doubt in my mind there were monsters in the closet, but every time I’d...reactions6comments
After Treatment, Figuring Out My New Healthcare RoutineAfter completing my chemotherapy, I was uncertain as to who I should see for routine health care. Routine healthcare includes annual checkups...reactions5comments
My Barber, My DoctorI got a haircut last week. I have so little hair at this point that my wife and kids haven’t even noticed...reactions9comments
Follicular Lymphoma: Strange GuiltPeople who know me have heard me say this a lot: cancer is an emotional disease as much as it is a...reactions8comments
My Journey with ImmunotherapyThe purpose of our body’s immune system is to protect us against disease and infection. It does this by defending us from...reactions2comments
The Roar Is BackIn late 2009, I was trimming some trees in my backyard. A small branch fell over the wall into my neighbor’s yard...reactions5comments
Riding on a Rollercoaster, and Falling off ItGetting treated for acute myeloid leukemia is like being on a rollercoaster. You get a round of chemotherapy and your blood counts...reactions1comment
Memories of My Nursing CareerIt is National Nurses Week so I've been thinking about my experiences as an RN, Nurse Executive and RN Instructor, and now...reactions4comments
Please Don't Ask Me How I'm FeelingYou wouldn’t think a cancer survivor would get upset by being asked, “How are you feeling?” Or that they would be bothered...reactions10comments
Having a Life AgainThe last 7 weeks have been amazing. I’m on my new drug and I am able to have a life! I’m not...reactions2comments
Helpful Tips for a Patient Receiving a Chemotherapy InfusionReceiving chemotherapy can be a frightening experience. Even as a nurse with many years of clinical practice, I really did not know...reactions2comments
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
Thinking Like a Child: A Strategy for Dealing with AdversityA few years ago, I found myself dealing with the adversity of cancer. I was feeling totally exhausted after chemotherapy and was...reactionscomments
AML on My Radar for More Than 15 YearsBack in my newspaper days, when telling someone what beat I covered, I would say something like, “I have arts and entertainment.”...reactions2comments
My Three Day RuleA few days ago, my son sent me a text at 2:00am. He’s in college, and I know he’s been busy with...reactions5comments
The Relief of a Phone CallOut of the blue in 2007 around 6 months after my diagnosis and being taken off Imatinib and waiting to go onto...reactions1comment
Techniques to Help Ease the Worry of WaitingWhether you’re new to blood cancer land or you’ve been around for a while, chances are you’re going to be in some...reactions3comments
