Why I Fired My Oncologist and How I Hired Another (Part I)Within 10 days of being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), I fired my oncologist and hired another one. I learned a...reactions16comments
If the Walls Could TalkWe’ve lived in our house for over twenty years, which is longer than I’ve ever lived anywhere. I often wonder what stories...reactions2comments
Surviving and Thriving Because You Don't Look SickI recently read Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness by Ilana Jacqueline. The author is a young woman who has suffered...reactions19comments
The FearToday we’re going to talk about fear. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, anyone who knows a loved one or friend...reactions10comments
Making Yourself HeardListening is so important especially when blood cancer is involved. I’ve had a few dicey incidents lately where someone not listening put...reactions15comments
Finding Financial Assistance for Cancer PatientsThe rising cost of cancer drugs and care often imposes a significant financial burden on cancer patients and their families. Even for...reactions2comments
Cancer or Not, Dare to LeadI tell the ladies at my church that I am a bad Sunday School teacher. I replaced our teacher Julia, volunteering after...reactionscomments
What Is Mantle Cell Lymphoma?Mantle cell lymphoma is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that arises from B cell lymphocytes, a type of white blood...reactionscomments
Fear RigidityI don’t know anyone with a cancer diagnosis that doesn’t experience fear, crippling doubt, and ample amounts of anxiety. I was diagnosed...reactions5comments
The Financial Strain of Blood CancerIn the world of battling blood cancer, money matters can quickly become a big deal. It's a lot to handle, from figuring...reactionscomments
Dealing With Being MinimizedIt’s funny, well. It’s not really. I seem to often start writing with that phrase when the reality is anything but. Feeling...reactions1comment
A Christmas CAR T MiracleOne of the best and worst parts of having cancer is the relationships with others who have the same disease. The highs...reactions18comments
Research Shows Blood Cancer is More Costly for Patients than Other CancersA recent study has shown that the cost of treating blood cancers can be more costly than treating other solid tumor cancers...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: When Blood Cancer is UncommonThey diagnosed me with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at age 37. I was barely familiar with leukemia. I certainly had never heard of...reactions7comments
A Case of the BruiseI’ve been on two different steroids for over 8 years. I’ve been taking a baby aspirin every day for over 8 years...reactions8comments
Denying The Reality of Blood-CancerA built-in and unconscious defense mechanism by which we refuse to recognize cold hard facts or experiences in our lives is called...reactionscomments
Pieces of Care PlanningWhen being told you have blood cancer, there is often a lot of missing information. Sometimes, the links become connected in time, but...reactionscomments
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...reactions18comments
5 Steps for Curing the BluesAuthor’s note: This article is not about clinical depression. That’s a more serious condition so we’ll save it for another post. I’m...reactions7comments
