Promoting Your Wellness By Forgiving OthersAs blood cancer survivors our priority is to promote wellness in every aspect of our lives. I recently read several articles suggesting that forgiving and forgetting can improve our health... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing For Chemo - A GuideChemo. It’s a scary word, almost as scary as “cancer,” or “unauthorized charge on your credit card.” Chemo, though, is a necessary part of blood cancer treatment and after years... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fasting for Prevention of RelapseIn December 2007 I was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, a chronic and often repeating blood cancer. I have had 2 relapses and have undergone treatment each time since the... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Light the NightHave you ever heard of Light the Night? Well, it is so much fun! This event is to bring awareness to blood cancers, honor all blood cancer survivors, and encourage... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Following the Road Signs of CancerAfter nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to the signs along this road. I’m not talking... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Remembering World CML Day When I'm Doing BetterThis year it felt different. It wasn’t really on my radar but then again, that’s not necessarily a surprise. I normally remember World CML Day, just about. But that’s easier... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Biological Dentistry and Blood CancerWe all know seeing a dentist is an essential part of our yearly checkups, and can be especially important for those living with blood cancer. But have you ever heard... By Ann Harper1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Connect the DotsIt is not an easy process when you're trying to get the most updated information about blood cancer. Taking on this particular article was like a maze to find the... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Beat the Heat AwayIf you live in a climate that tends to be hotter than hot like I do (Texas *cough cough*) You know by now how horrid the heat can be. It’s... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Blood-Cancer And The Heart of GoldIn 2020 one of the newly arrived church ladies approached me after the service and said, “You have a nicely shaped head and I wanted to just say ... you... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Tips To Deal With A Blood Cancer DiagnosisSadly, I recently received a call from a cousin who was distraught over a new cancer diagnosis. She was upset and totally overwhelmed. It brought back memories of my own... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shingles, Pain, and Blood CancerThe other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to finish a text to my nurse practitioner at... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2023: SurvivorshipThis month we are recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating the lives of everyone in this community and the memories of those who are no longer with us. Survivorship is... By Blood-Cancer.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2023- CLOSEDThis giveaway is now closed! Thank you for participating. The winner will be notified shortly! We are honoring Blood Cancer Awareness Month this year, themed "Survivorship," with a special giveaway... By Blood-Cancer.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Current Status: Tired But TryingBecause of a hectic work schedule and medical problems, I recently took a hiatus from social media. I left a pinned "status" on Facebook. I don’t watch the TV show... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Mental Fatigue of Cancer Is RealFatigue. It’s always a popular topic when talking about blood cancer. Why? Because we all experience it, sometimes for years after we are in remission, and doctors rarely talk about... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My BonesWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I was severely anemic and my kidneys were near failure. These are two of several possible symptoms that are visible with... By Matt Goldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Focusing On the GoodWell, I’m currently in the 2-week wait for my leukaemic results, which seems to be coming around faster and faster. I was down to 8-week checks but it’s gone back... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Things I Have Learned about Hairy Cell LeukemiaWhen I was first diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia in 2007, I honestly didn’t know anything about blood cancer, let alone this very specific and rare type. And since it... By Angie Netterville3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: When Blood Cancer is UncommonThey diagnosed me with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at age 37. I was barely familiar with leukemia. I certainly had never heard of this form of the disease. My initial thought... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments