Communicating With People Who Aren't SickLately, I’ve been talking a lot about and thinking a lot about communication, or lack thereof. It can be so hard for us as humans to talk to one another... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Why It's Not OK to Comment on Someone's Weight...in Either DirectionIf you saw a person who looked like they had gained weight, would you say, “You look so fat”? Let’s hope you wouldn’t. So why do some people think it’s... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
A Treatment Vacation with Destination UnknownI have been going through a difficult patch in my blood cancer journey for the past several months. After nearly a year of not seeing my oncologist/hematologist, I recently had... By Susan Gonsalves2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Real Talk About Mental HealthContent Warning:This article includes information related to mental and emotional distress and may be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know is in danger, please call 9-1-1... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
How Bullet Journaling Helps With Brain FogWhen I was first diagnosed with blood cancer, I didn’t know about side effects like brain fog and memory loss. I also didn’t realize that it would become much harder... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
What I Did for LoveThe things we do for love: I have an old friend who was feeling very anxious, so I got her Prozac. She had arthritis pain, so I got her gabapentin... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Accumulation of ConfidenceHaving lived with several types of cancer it is not unusual for people to ask how I cope with it. These days I get many questions from newly diagnosed folks as well as... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Remaining Positive During TreatmentThe challenge of being a blood cancer survivor, in remission, and dealing with the cancer diagnosis of my husband undergoing treatment for lung cancer can certainly present numerous challenges. It... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Losing Friends and the SecretsI've lost some very special people in my life, and those that I hold the strongest memories of are my mother, and my best friends, Rosetta and Merlyn. I’m so... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Don't Judge What You Don't SeeThe saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and how it relates to blood cancer is an accurate statement. Though we’ve heard the statement “Don’t judge a person,” we... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Confidence and Self-EsteemConfidence and self-esteem is definitely one of the areas that get hit when doing treatment for leukemia. Funny thing is that my confidence and self-esteem did not really take a... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
The Lesson I Learned About GuiltWe are who we are and we can’t be more than that. So why do we feel so guilty sometimes? When I was helping Crystal during her treatments I used... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The Importance of Mental Well-Being and the Cancer PatientIt is well known that mental health affects your physical health and the way your body functions. When we feel disappointed, stressed, and grieved, our physical health can be compromised... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 laughed. I understood what she meant. Myelodysplastic syndromes... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rewriting Brain OutcomesStress is something we all can relate to. Perhaps you experienced it as a child walking into school on that very first day. Perhaps the “jitters” happened as you wondered... By Dennis Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs come with a high price tag. This can... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Incidentals Of Having CancerHaving cancer is overwhelming for sure and it is life-changing, and stressful, and one of the most horrible things that can happen to a person. That’s not up for debate... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Life Post-Remission: Thoughts and FeelingsIt’s been over a year since I was told I was in remission. I guess I thought if I wrote a “journal entry” type article after some time had passed... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Love-Hate Relationship with Social MediaI’ve had a love–hate relationship with social media throughout the years. With social media, I was a late bloomer. I remember all my friends and even my mother-in-law singing the... By Deb Wesloh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Letters from Grandmother Mary: Just Do Your Best!In October 2011, I received two letters from my grandmother, Mary. What is unusual about that? I never knew Grandmother Mary because she passed away in 1944, twelve years before... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments