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
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactions2comments
Celebrating My First Cancer-Free BirthdayI was so excited to turn 25 years old. I was about to move across the country to start a new job...reactions9comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactions1comment
Words of Wisdom?Journey. Battle. Fight. Warrior. War. Purpose. Survivor. Test. Beast, which is my personal favorite. The list of words used to describe our...reactions6comments
An Unexpected HospitalizationAfter ten months of a “watch and wait” approach for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, I was faced with enlarging lymph nodes, which were threatening...reactionscomments
A To-Do List May Help You Fall AsleepAs cancer survivors, many of us have experienced fatigue. I have also experienced insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep. A good night’s sleep...reactions1comment
Forgetting About CML Awareness DayWell. I’m a rubbish CML-er. 100% failed at CML day and saying anything about it on social media or doing anything specific...reactions1comment
Fighting Duvet Days Instead of Allowing ThemI rarely feel like an ill person. Well, unless I have a cold but that only happens once or twice a year...reactions2comments
Running Away from CancerI have never loved running. In fact I’ve always dreaded it. For the longest time, a run consisted of slowly jogging a...reactions5comments
