When I Told My Mother, I Didn't Want Her to be AloneI saw a brochure on how to tell the children that you have cancer, but nothing about how to tell your mother...reactionscomments
A Little Word Can Dampen Your MoodThe other day I went into a checkup feeling fine and went out feeling anxious, and all because of one innocuous word...reactions3comments
Hospital Exercise Offers Stress ReliefIf you had a fitness routine before cancer, chances are you’re going to want to continue during treatment on days that you’re...reactionscomments
Of 'Hole Pluggers' and Repeat Bone Marrow BiopsiesWhen my doctor presented my treatment plan to me in 2003, he asked if I wanted to be enrolled in a trial...reactions1comment
Life with Lymphoma: Highlights from our 2018 Blood Cancer In America SurveyOf those who responded to our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey, 32% were impacted by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer...reactionscomments
Blood Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like blood cancer and its side effects. Phrases...reactions8comments
12 YearsWell, I can’t really believe it. The 19th of January marked 12 years since my diagnosis. 12 years since I got *that* phone...reactions1comment
What About Sex? (Part 2)Authors note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Here we discuss ways to improve the sex life of couples...reactions1comment
Yoga as a Supportive Strategy for Cancer PatientsAs a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy, I experienced not just the symptoms of the disease but also suffered debilitating fatigue. Taking a...reactions4comments
Mine vs. YoursWho would ever think that a discussion of whose cancer is more relevant than another’s would be had, yet we see this...reactions7comments
Silence Is Not GoldenSomeone I loved died from cancer recently. I don’t like to think about death. But sometimes it gives us an opportunity to...reactions11comments
What About Sex? (Part 1)Author's note: This is the first of a two-part series. Here we discuss the practical side of sex for couples dealing with...reactions2comments
One Week InI’ve been on my new drug for a week. And I can’t believe it, but I still feel like me! I’m drinking...reactions4comments
Saying 'Happy Birthday' to a Friend Who Has DiedWhen Facebook sends you a message to wish someone well on their birthday, and that person has died, the first thing you...reactions1comment
The Trip That Changed My Life (Part 3)I went on a trip with young adult cancer survivors through a program called First Descents and it was the best trip...reactions2comments
Scanxiety: Dealing with the Fear of Cancer RecurrenceLiving with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual...reactions6comments
March is Myeloma ACTION MonthMarch is Myeloma ACTION Month. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) was the first organization to declare March as Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM) in...reactions1comment
This Job Is Killing MeI spent a good part of my life working in various facets of the fashion industry. It’s been a hailstorm of events...reactions10comments
Beginning to Feel Like Me AgainWell, I know you won’t believe it if you have read many or any of my blogs. But, I feel happy!!!!! I...reactions1comment
Understanding Palliative and Hospice CarePalliative and hospice care help to provide relief for patients from the symptoms and the stress of serious illness. Both involve teams...reactions2comments
