Hitting 60 While Coping With Blood CancerMy heart feels like it’s going to beat out of my chest, as sweat drips into my eyes. My breath is laboring as I head down the last hill and... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Now for Something Different: GVHD of the FingernailSince the days when I started out as a cub reporter longer ago than I care to admit, the search for information has grown both easier and harder. Easier, of... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Tone Deaf to the PainI’ve been living with leukemia for a little over a decade now. To see me, you’d probably think I’m doing ok. I mean, I’m not one who likes to complain... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Healthcare Team ConflictsAfter speaking with a friend who was stumped by a medical staff that was not on point in serving her, I thought further about how many people deal (if at... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Recovering from RecoveryMany have asked if I have recovered from my run-in with blood cancer. My answer is a qualified YES, followed by a qualified NO. What the heck does that mean?... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Tips for Bad DaysWhen you have cancer you are going to have bad days. Sometimes they are related to blood cancer treatments and appointments, but some days you may just be depressed. We... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Experiences Surrounding My Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin LymphomaA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had none. My diagnosis was an incidental finding. While... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Ode to PhilDo you ever encounter someone who restores your faith in humanity? I did. But, in my case, he restored my lagging trust in the medical profession. Don’t get me wrong... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Furry Purry Friend - Part 1Animals are wonderful. Not only to watch in their natural habitat, but also if you’re lucky enough to have one waiting for you at home, it’s a pretty special experience... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
What To Expect In That First Month After Diagnosis“You have cancer.” Those three words change your life forever. Nothing is ever the same from then on, but that doesn’t mean it has to be all bad, especially if... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Bidding a Not-so-Fond Farewell to PrednisoneIf you saw me walking years ago, when I was on 40 milligrams of prednisone, you might have thought I was drunk. I swayed back and forth. I sometimes drifted... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying to Step Away from CancerFinding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was cured of her blood cancer we all felt... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
Diagnosis Rulebook 101There are no instructions or directions on how to adjust and feel about being diagnosed with blood cancer. The route will allow you to move forward in drips as you... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Here is HolyI'm always transparent with you all, and today is not a great day. It's actually a tough season I'm in. It is definitely a season of pruning, growth, humility, wisdom... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Cancer is Not What You ThinkBefore May 2, 2011, cancer was a giant mystery to me. I can't recall anyone in my family having cancer. My impression of cancer was very simple; you either beat... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Doctor Who?The show Doctor Who has been around since the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a time lord (different than a human, but similar in many ways) as he travels... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Doctors Don't Believe YouI heard from another person with chronic myeloid leukemia today that she was suffering from non-stop stomach ailments a year into her diagnosis. Her doctor was no help, and told... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Doctor Can You Hear Me?I’ve had my share of experiences with doctors who don’t listen, or don’t listen the way I need them to. The time that stands out as brutish was what my... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Cancer - The Great ComplicatorCancer. Some people call it The Great Complicator. Never heard that? Well, some people do say it. In Canada. The North of Canada. No the Northern part of the North... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments