The Gift of Self CareIt’s a conundrum. When it comes to a chronic blood cancer diagnosis we try to strike a balance between the symptoms of the disease and the side effects of the... By Maria Valente2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Fatigue Overload and OthersMost people know or learn to realize that fatigue is very much in the equation when diagnosed with blood cancer. It’s a sore topic that many endure, and some are... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Mental Stability: Health Vs IncomeWe all go through a lot! Before blood cancer the majority of us had so many things that consumed our minds, most of what I could admit for myself was... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Cold, Flu, Covid-19 -- or Chemo?Here we are, nearly three years after the start of the pandemic. As far as I know, I have not been infected with Covid-19. I have taken every available vaccine... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Life with Blood Cancer: Results of the 2022 Blood Cancer In America SurveyBlood cancer is a general term that encompasses many different kinds of cancer. Blood cancers are cancers that affect the cells in the blood, in the bone marrow, or in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Living With Blood Cancer as a Chronic, Ever- Present ConditionA blood cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect throughout our lives. It is a start of a long journey that can be draining on the emotional, mental, and physical well-being... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Feeling Different This YearWell another year has gone by. Another year older. (It was my birthday recently). How the hell has that happened?! And I’ve recently clocked that my mind isn’t as full... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Make It a GoalIt's 2023 and it’s going to be a better year. If you’re reading this, you probably have blood cancer. That doesn’t mean you can’t make 2023 fun and exciting. There... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
You Are What You EatWarning … the above is not some cute slogan. And if you have experienced a blood cancer journey or any cancer journey, I suggest the above “slogan” is an important message... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
On My Birthday, Missing My DogIf you have the good luck, as I do, to have had a happy childhood, your memories on your original birthday are likely to be better than your memories of... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Show Must Go OnOne of the silver linings that has come out of having blood cancer is learning how to integrate myself into acting again and being able to help others do the... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Catastrophizing - Big Word, Big StressCatastrophizing. Oh boy, that’s a big word. A big, scary, word. Of course, as blood cancer patients we should probably be used to scary words, “cancer” being the big daddy... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
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 even after. It is most definitely a true... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
How to Talk to a Blood Cancer PatientRecently, I was thinking about the question: How should a person speak to someone living with a blood cancer? The only answer I could come up with is “normally.” What... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
How to Stop WorryingSeptember was a very difficult month for me. It is the anniversary of my devastating news of a cancer diagnosis as well as the due date of my annual CAT... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I'm Still HereI know it’s been a while. And a lot has happened. My daughter is now 9 and a half months old. We have a 5-and-a-half-month-old puppy and I’m still off... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Almost, again and againIt's no secret that I'm a huge, lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. I've lived my whole life in Southern California and the obvious question is “why?”. The reasons are many, but... By Matt Goldman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Mary's Place by the Sea - Michele GannonA few years ago, Crystal, my daughter with blood cancer, and I were able to enjoy a get-a-way at Mary’s Place by the Sea. Today, I was lucky enough to... By Ann Harper1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
PTSD and Cancer Considering the many traumatic events I have faced over the last few years, several folks have suggested writing an article on how I have been dealing with it all. More... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments