My CLL DiagnosisI was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2015. My cancer was discovered at the same time that I was diagnosed...reactions16comments
But You Don't Look SickSince I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2015, I swear I have heard some of everything! LOL! But the most...reactions14comments
My Purple Wig Helped Me SurviveIn June of 2015, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Immediately, my world turned upside down. I was...reactions19comments
Glory Days - They’ll Pass You By(Thanks to Bruce Springsteen for this post title.) My wife subscribes to daily dad jokes. She knows I’m a fan of dad...reactions5comments
Living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes for Seven YearsSeven years ago, I learned that I have myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). I didn't know what this strange-sounding disease was! I had to...reactionscomments
I Have Touched the FutureMay is National Cancer Research Month Christa McAuliffe said, "I touch the future; I teach." I have always loved that. Looking at...reactions8comments
I'm So Tired! What Can I Do?Do you ever wake up tired? You have chores, errands, and obligations you must perform, but how? "Success is like a vitamin!"...reactions20comments
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...reactions1comment
How I Practiced Self Care During My Blood Cancer TreatmentThrough self-care, we pay attention to our needs, strengthen ourselves, and build resilience. A study by Yale University in 2011 reported that...reactions1comment
No Regrets Over Blood CancerAs a blood cancer survivor, I have often asked myself if the many things I did in my youth led to my blood...reactions5comments
Cancer and COVID - Shame, Shame, Shame!Well, it finally occurred. Despite everything – all the masking, all the cancellations, all the avoiding gatherings, all the admittedly annoying precautions...reactions11comments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions4comments
My Emotional Survival KitA blood cancer diagnosis, along with the many available treatment options, can dump a bucket full of stress and more in your...reactions17comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions33comments
Motivational Goals- Mud GirlAfter being diagnosed with multiple myeloma over a decade ago, I have to say I’ve definitely been pushed to step out of...reactions4comments
The Financial Cost of Cancer and How To Deal With ItThe cost of blood cancer. We have gone through endless posts here talking about the emotional, physical, and social cost of cancer...reactions7comments
Family Times With Blood CancerIt’s hard to consider thoughts of enjoying some portion of life in this new phase as a blood cancer survivor. The word...reactionscomments
Pamela Won't Let PV Define HerI first met Pamela, age 64, when we worked together starting about 30 years ago. Long after we had both moved on...reactions3comments
Am I Still Safe?I have my next check-up in 2 weeks. Later than it should have been, really, but there wasn’t a time slot that...reactionscomments
