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
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
