The Words We UseEvery year, National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June. I’ve been celebrating it for 10 years now, since I was first diagnosed with follicular lymphoma... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psychosocial Considerations for Children with CancerA diagnosis of cancer carries a psychosocial and physical impact for anyone, and for the youngest patients, there are added considerations. Because they are in the midst of development, children... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chutes and LaddersTwo months before my stem cell transplant, I happened upon some medical students' posters in one of the many lobbies in MD Anderson. My mom and I were obviously very... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making the Most of Your Oncology VisitIt is normal to be anxious, fearful, and angry when a cancer diagnosis is suspected. I can remember how scared I felt even as an experienced RN. I truly had... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Chronic Fatigue – My Invisible "Friend"I have someone, or rather something, with me at all times. It’s there when I wake up and when I lie in bed gearing up to get up. It’s there... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
On Being a Cancer Survivor and NurseSomeone once asked me what it was like to be an RN who has cancer. It made me think about the unique process of being both the patient and a... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Expect the UnexpectedWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I had never heard of this cancer and although I had been sick for a few months leading up to my... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Out at 25I’m not sure I still understand how drastic and life-changing finding out I had blood cancer was when I was 25 years old. Well, wait, actually it took 2 months... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma: What's the Difference?Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are each types of cancer that start in the blood cells. The cancer then spreads throughout the body by means of the bloodstream or lymphatic system... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Spinal Headaches ExplainedHave you ever had a headache, pulsing right behind your eyes, and reaching straight through to the back of your head after a spinal procedure? Then you might have experienced... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your doctor... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments