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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
Fatigue - Can It Be Analyzed?Admit it, you’re as tired hearing about fatigue as you are tired. Raise your hand if you don’t have an issue with...reactions12comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Costs: Why is it So Expensive?If you know anything about chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy), you’re likely to know it’s expensive. Like crazy expensive...reactions6comments
Likelihoods and an Uncertain Future With Blood CancerA diagnosis brings about a whole lot of questionable thoughts about what the future is with blood cancer. Whether it’s multiple myeloma...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactions1comment
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness RibbonsI remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months...reactions6comments
Should I Participate In a Clinical Trial?What is a clinical trial? Does it impact the care of a cancer patient? These are the questions that puzzle many cancer...reactions1comment
What’s the Difference Between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?There are three main types of blood cancers: lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Roughly half of the blood cancers diagnosed each year are...reactions9comments
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
Bone Damage and Lytic Lesions With Multiple MyelomaOne of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided...reactions17comments
Myeloma Decisions... UndecidedWhat I’ve learned in the last couple of months is that the meaning of life is profound, complicated, and sometimes, uncomplicated. The...reactions9comments
Scared ManagementI know not everyone handles life turmoil in the same way, which is why we’re all so unique in how we cope...reactions11comments
Let It Go: Words for a Leukemia Patient to EmbraceI marked my sixth year 'cancerversary’ last week and believe me, there was no party. Made it through the day so that...reactions8comments
Prepping For Side EffectsOne of the biggest hurdles I've had to face when told I had multiple myeloma was strong consideration of the side effects...reactions30comments
