The Roller Coaster Ride to CAR T-Cell TherapySometimes, I look back on my cancer journey and compare it to a roller coaster ride. There were so many ups and...reactions2comments
How My Anxious Dog Became My Best TherapyAfter my stem cell transplant, I was depressed and anxious. I had naively assumed that my youngish age and physical conditioning prior...reactions6comments
Myeloma Action Month #IAMRESILIENT2020Join us in helping the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) build a global Wall of Resilience this March during Myeloma Action Month. Share...reactions2comments
Meeting Another Blood Cancer Survivor: Rae's ViewIt was a warm August night, and I was on my nightly bike ride along the lake. But this evening, I was...reactions5comments
A 2 Week Treatment Break...FinallyAs of my writing this, a two-week break from treatment has started!!! Which is beyond amazing. I've needed this. The exhaustion has...reactions2comments
Our Team of Advocates living with MyelomaLiving with a multiple myeloma? You're in the right place. Our team on Blood-Cancer.com is made up of people living with all...reactionscomments
What a Bone Marrow Biopsy Really Feels LikeAcronyms are a short way to describe something, but it’s rare to have one that has two totally different meanings. A bone...reactions121comments
When Cancer Does Not Bring Family CloserWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I hoped that the disease that was damaging my body would also heal some strained...reactions35comments
Fighting the FatigueFor us blood-cancer patients fatigue can hit pretty hard. It’s like a weight that gets heavier and heavier. I was diagnosed with...reactions37comments
From Teaching a Classroom to Teaching the World About Myeloma: My Cancer JourneyAs far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young...reactions9comments
Is Taking a Break From Treatment Worth the Risks? Here's My ExperienceI was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2011. A few years after treatment began, my oncologist congratulated me, saying that the...reactions1comment
My Experience Being Diagnosed With Blood CancerA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions4comments
A Patient's Guide to CAR T-Cell Therapy (CAR T 101)You may have heard or read a lot about this thing called 'CAR T-cell therapy.' But what exactly is it? Just another...reactions13comments
A Decade of Living with Multiple MyelomaI’ve always loved end-of-year lists. I can’t get enough of them. I’ll buy magazines and watch a bunch of end-of-year shows. I've...reactions17comments
My CAR T-Cell Therapy Journey to RemissionIt was a whirlwind of activity once I entered the CAR T trial for my blood cancer. I was struggling with recurring...reactions2comments
What Does "Healthy" Look Like with Multiple Myeloma?It can be a bit unclear what "healthy" is supposed to look like when you are diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The appearance...reactionscomments
What It's Like to Have a Slow-Growing CancerA writer friend of mine has a chronic illness, one that can go years without giving her any trouble. She wanted people...reactions17comments
A Guide to Common Multiple Myeloma TermsIt’s always great to hear about the new drugs that have made their way into the myeloma treatment spectrum. I know all...reactions16comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Fatigue Can Be DebilitatingWhen I was going into the trial for CAR T-cell therapy, I knew it required a seven-day hospital stay. I told the...reactions6comments
Cancer and Anxiety - It's a Real Thing!I have been seeing more and more posts about the anxiety of cancer – something that there is no shortage of when...reactions3comments
