Find Your PurposeLiving with cancer sucks.There, I said it.I remember when I only had to deal with the occasional cold or flu. Where the...reactions21comments
From Junk Shelf, Notes on Coping with Stem Cell TransplantYou might think your junk drawer is full of, well, junk, but its contents can actually reveal a lot about you. I...reactions1comment
Nutrition and EatingI was diagnosed on a Tuesday and started chemotherapy on Wednesday, the very next day. We asked the doctor what I should...reactions5comments
Online Dating in the Cancer AgeSo, 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...reactions5comments
The Cancer Diagnosis Home GameDiagnosing cancer can be a long and unforgiving journey, and for me, it was lengthier than most. I had a three-month adventure...reactions19comments
Cooties and the MaskHave you ever wondered what the deal is with people wearing surgical masks? Could it be that everyone has a weak immune...reactions6comments
Massage Therapy & Chemo Side EffectsChemotherapy can often result in fatigue, nausea, and sleep disruption. From a personal perspective, I experienced debilitating fatigue and questioned my oncologist...reactions12comments
10 Years Since I Graduated from Edinburgh10 years ago I had just graduated from the University of Edinburgh with my ‘fake degree’. A general arts degree. It means...reactions2comments
Strategies to Stop OverthinkingHas your sleep ever been interrupted by constant thoughts? I liken it to repeated thinking about events of the day, worries or...reactions13comments
I Hate the Hospital ScalesEditor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with body image, which may be upsetting for some readers. When...reactions3comments
Myeloma Field Trip… Oh My!The past year was busy for me in regards to gaining recognition in the myeloma community. As I move forward as a...reactions2comments
Looking Back on a Happy Christmas... Even with CancerI can find Christmas a bit challenging, and I know I’m not the only one to feel that way. The last few...reactions6comments
Thank You...But You’re Bugging MeOkay, I’m hoping to put a spotlight on that elephant in the room that most people don’t discuss. You know, those times...reactions9comments
2018 Round UpWell, what a year it has been! Sitting here now at the end of December, I can’t quite believe it is what...reactions3comments
Writing for the Sake of WritingI call my thoughts and blogs ‘brain vomit’. Often very little thought goes into it. Which, if you follow my twitter or...reactionscomments
Deciding if a Support Group is Right for YouCancer patients often experience significant distress and can have a reduced quality of life. Cancer support groups involve the provision of emotional...reactionscomments
The Circle of LifeAfter a wonderful time at the shore on vacation, I pondered the recent events that occurred in my life. Over the last...reactions7comments
Saying Yes to Life, Yourself, and Your DreamsHaving a diagnosis of blood cancer, makes one begin to question priorities, life choices and future actions. What do I want to...reactions5comments
The Downside of Having Fun2 week’s later and I’m still paying for having a weekend full of fun. Even though I’ve had multiple 10 hour sleeps...reactions1comment
When Going to the Hospital, Consider Bringing a LampIf you were going to be in a room for a good period of time, you would want something more welcoming than...reactionscomments
