My Experience with American Cancer Society RecommendationsAccording to the American Cancer Society's 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer survivors, a healthy diet and regular physical activity...reactions5comments
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
Get a Second OpinionI could go on and on about my first kidney doctor. But I am trying to my blood pressure down, so I’ll...reactions9comments
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer SurvivorsI want to specifically speak with the adolescent young adults (AYA) dealing with cancer. I find that there are lot of gaps...reactions23comments
Halting Your Dreams While Sick*Authors note: I curse in this a LOT I was so sure I was going to be on Broadway (I mean, I...reactions26comments
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
Pros vs. Novice (at Coping)I think it’s fair to say no one living with blood cancer wants to be labeled as a pro in dealing and...reactions23comments
Marking Milestones and Memories Post DiagnosisOctober is an important month for me and it has taken on more significance over the past eight years. Toward the middle...reactions14comments
Another Pill Bites the DustWhen my daily meds included folic acid at the start of my chemotherapy, I remember the conversation around it so clearly that...reactions6comments
My E-Bike Has a Battery When Mine Runs Out!It’s been over 4 years since my myeloma diagnosis and over 3 since I was declared in remission. It has been almost...reactions28comments
The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients and Survivors with Andrea LeonardRecently, I had the pleasure of talking with Andrea Leonard, President of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, about the importance of exercise...reactions8comments
My Health vs My BillsHow many of us have considered our health as we balance our expenses? This situation is mired in difficulties, but for many...reactions10comments
Courtesy Rules for Cancer Patients"Oh, you look so tired!" Hee hee hee! Bless your heart!" My coworker often said to me on Fridays. At times, I...reactions34comments
Scanxiety and Schrodinger's CATscanAnxiety. It comes hand-in-hand with a cancer diagnosis and is so thoroughly entwined with the disease that it should probably be called...reactions14comments
My Strategies for Living with Blood CancerAfter my initial denial and anger when diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2010, I have developed strategies...reactions14comments
Words of AffirmationsHave you ever thought of using words of affirmation as part of your healing process from blood cancer treatment? I always heard...reactions16comments
Minimizing The DamageLately due to circumstances beyond my control I have been forced to deal with a lot of high level and prolonged stress...reactions11comments
It Can Get BetterI want to preface this by saying this is coming from the perspective of someone who is in remission. I know not...reactions17comments
How to Handle FatigueFatigue is something we all will face on this journey. It's important to know how to handle it in order to be...reactions25comments
CML Awareness Day is September 22Since I first heard about it, I always thought it was very clever of someone to designate a day for chronic myeloid...reactions12comments
