What is Myelofibrosis?Myelofibrosis is one of several types of blood cancer called “myeloproliferative neoplasms,” or MPN. The common factor in these diseases is that...reactions3comments
Conversations With Myself About Relapsing ... Or NotIt’s a good thing I live by myself, because I sure do talk to myself a lot. Or do I talk to...reactions2comments
Thru-Walkers On The Blood Cancer TrailOne of the best and most well-known hiking trails in the United States is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Starting at the top...reactionscomments
Chemo-Savvy: A CML Patient's Top 5 Caregiver TipsI’ve been a leukemia patient since 2011 and it isn’t always easy to navigate this disease. It can be painful, disturbing, and...reactions14comments
You Have MDS, Now What?"I don't understand what is wrong with you," my friend said. Although I didn't particularly appreciate how she worded her statement, I...reactionscomments
Almost 12 Bleeping YearsEarly in my myeloma journey (nightmare, adventure, health scare, eye opener, what have you), my specialist said to me that the goal...reactions12comments
Lowered ExpectationsI got the most marvelous advice from a friend recently in just three simple words: lower your expectations. We were talking about...reactions23comments
Handling Life with Leukemia and FatigueI recently saw a video where a woman declared that she was leaving her husband of many years. What was the problem?...reactionscomments
Remembering Scott ChristiansenWe are deeply saddened to share that blood cancer advocate Scott Christiansen passed away on November 26, 2021. Scott had been living...reactions3comments
Having the Right DoctorGetting the right doctor is one of the most important things you could do for your health. Everyone suggests you get a...reactions1comment
Tips for Out-of-Town Appointment AnxietyRecently I headed to Mayo for a yearly visit that was postponed due to the pandemic. It had been two years since...reactions12comments
Gratefulness - Mic Drop MomentI was speaking with an acquaintance the other day about my multiple myeloma. The conversation turned to my remission of over five...reactions8comments
Spleen ThereI was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. There were a few symptoms that my doctor had followed up on. Many of the...reactions4comments
Advocate to Advocate LiveI was chosen again to attend HealtheVoices conference. What makes this particular conference unique is the safe meeting place for a wide...reactions2comments
Catastrophizing with OCDI have something called OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. I was diagnosed as a child. It can be passed on genetically. I thought...reactions2comments
Navigating Insurance Benefits: Balancing Health and EmploymentFor over a decade I worked while undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. I experienced a delicate balance between work commitments and...reactions6comments
Just Delayed, Not DeniedReflecting on my time in active treatment, it was challenging to accept that everyone's treatment journey is different. Some people have shorter...reactions2comments
Strategies To Boost Your Immunity After Cancer TreatmentAs a blood cancer survivor, our immune system may be altered because of chemotherapy. I've noted that I now have more frequent...reactions2comments
Give Me Some Consistency, Please!Do you know that feeling when someone tells you they are going to do something, but they don’t do it? Or what...reactions2comments
Intimacy And Blood CancerHearing the words “you have blood cancer” sent chills up and down my spine. Soon after that, the same cold chill impacted...reactionscomments
