Finding Support in Tough TimesFind your "support system." One of the most common terms we will hear and use while on this blood cancer journey and...reactions32comments
I Take Opioids, So I’m Obviously A Drug Dealer (Call Me)It’s time to talk about pain. Ugh, yeah, I said it. That four-letter word that we all despise that can make everything...reactions15comments
Mycosis fungoidesI was diagnosed in the late 1990s and my treatments have always been geared to combat the bad skin conditions. I once...reactionscomments
How Exercise Helped Me Get Through Leukemia TreatmentAs a baby, I must have found my crib boring. I tried to climb out of it as though it was my...reactionscomments
To Share a Diagnosis or NotA blood cancer diagnosis is a very private thing. It is truly life-changing. You are in the battle for your life. You...reactions5comments
The Things We RememberWe just finished up a bathroom remodel at our house. What a pain. During the work, we discovered that some needed plumbing...reactions14comments
The Complexity of Remission RemorseThe displacement one may feel when diagnosed with blood cancer, in my case, specifically, multiple myeloma, was/can be stifling. The way you...reactionscomments
CAR-T Torch BearerI just recently passed my labs and CT scan six and a half years after entering into a clinical trial for an...reactionscomments
Working Through TreatmentI just watched a video from Amanda Brunson, a Blood-Cancer.com contributor. She talks about working while not feeling good. It's a real...reactions23comments
Things We Have in CommonRecently I had the opportunity to spend a day with several other cancer patients and advocates. None had myeloma nor even blood...reactions19comments
Running in My DreamsIt has been a while since I’ve submitted an article (same old story). I’ve been fortunate to be able to return to...reactions9comments
Remembering The Darkest SeasonLooking back some 3 years ago, when my blood cancer diagnosis was brand new, I recalled the many months of chemo infusions...reactionscomments
Bingeing and the Search for MeaningI'll admit it. I'm a show binger. And even more scandalous, I'm a binger of shows I've previously watched. In the past...reactions4comments
MGUS and the Multiple Myeloma ConnectionMonoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a medical condition characterized by increased levels of M protein in the blood. M (monoclonal)...reactions10comments
When I Open My EyesThe mound of hope, pain, and uncertainty is high for so many. There are so many things we can count our blessings...reactions24comments
Traveling with Multiple MyelomaOne of the questions many ask when they are diagnosed with multiple myeloma or any blood cancer is if they are able...reactions6comments
Medicare It IsI was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011 at 49 years old. At the time, I’d been at my job for about...reactions8comments
Living with Multiple Myeloma as an African American WomanIs race an important factor in getting the proper treatment needed to fight blood cancer? Unfortunately, I would have to say yes...reactions6comments
Go Team!I like sports metaphors. Before retiring, I had a secret goal of putting in place a Monday morning tradition where my department’s...reactions2comments
Fighting to Keep Disability Benefits (Part 1)I applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) soon after I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. With a broken femur and an upcoming...reactions36comments
