Forgiveness and My HealthResearch has shown that forgiveness and other forms of emotional and spiritual healing can be powerful. Many of us have experienced a...reactions12comments
Blood Cancer BreakdownI was relaxing in the sunroom one morning reading when the phone rang. The caller, on that occasion, turned out to be...reactionscomments
The Trouble with (Blood Cancer) MugglesIt’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month again. And once again, I have mixed feelings about it. I am pretty aware of my own...reactions8comments
Working When Chronically Ill: Navigating Workplace AccommodationsDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition (including mental health conditions and physical conditions, such as cancer, chronic pain, nervous...reactionscomments
The Places You’ll GoCongratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places. You’re off and away…Dr. Seuss "Wow! I’m going to New York City...reactions8comments
Unpacking That SuitcaseIt is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can...reactionscomments
Staying Positive In Spite of a Cancer DiagnosisLiving with cancer can be a difficult situation. Emotions can fluctuate from moment to moment. I recently learned of an interesting concept...reactions25comments
Bills, Bills, Bills ~Destiny ChildBills, bills, and bills uuuggghhhh!!!! That's the song that has been running through my head today. You may have heard it before...reactionscomments
My Top Questions to Ask Your OncologistI was overwhelmed anticipating my first appointment with my oncologist. Even as an experienced RN, I was totally out of control and...reactions3comments
6 Things I Have Learned About Watchful WaitingIn January 2008, I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (FL), an indolent (slow-growing) form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After all of the blood...reactions11comments
Chemo and Teeth: Not a Pretty PictureFor many people, losing a chip off their tooth is at most an annoyance. But for me, it is a big deal...reactions10comments
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
Being Proactive About Your HealthSickness happens. We come in contact with another sick person and catch whatever they have. We usually know kind of quickly that...reactions3comments
Experiences Surrounding My Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin LymphomaA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions9comments
Following the Road Signs of CancerAfter nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to...reactions7comments
A Cancer JourneyIt all began with a misdiagnosis by an emergency room doctor at 4 AM who announced that the pain radiating from my...reactions3comments
My Experience Being Diagnosed With Blood CancerA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions4comments
Blood-Cancer.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on BLOOD-CANCER.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Visualize and Modify With Blood CancerI like to plan and set goals because I feel better when looking forward to things. For example, it motivates me to...reactionscomments
Learning When Baby Steps are Enough With CMLHaving blood cancer, sometimes I feel like my movements are stifled by quicksand. There are ups and downs in life for everyone...reactions5comments
