FDA Approves Carvykti™ CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple MyelomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Carvykti™ (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) CAR T-Cell therapy for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in adults. People must have tried at least 4 other treatments... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shiny Objects and the Flight of PelicansI admit it, I have a behavioral problem. It isn’t rare, but until recently, I didn’t have a name for it, when someone called it “Shiny Object Syndrome,” which seemed... By mpadjen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Pills, Pills, Everywhere“Where did I put that sulfa?” I said to myself and the dog. The dog of course didn’t answer. I didn’t know the answer myself. That’s why I was asking... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
FDA Approves Vonjo™ (pacritinib) for Intermediate- or High-Risk Myelofibrosis With Severe ThrombocytopeniaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Vonjo™ (pacritinib) for certain people with intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis. Myelofibrosis is a rare type of leukemia. It... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
You got problems too?There are times when I feel comfortable enough to share my diagnosis and my symptoms with someone. I’ve been treating this chronic myeloid leukemia for ten years now and often... By Maria Valente2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What is Myeloma Action Month?Even though I’ve been living with multiple myeloma for 4 years now, I had to look up what Myeloma Action Month is and how it is different from Myeloma Awareness... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lessons From The Invisible String and Love LanguagesI love children's literature. Book Week was one of my favorite weeks when I was teaching. Students would dress in costume as their favorite book character or make posters about... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breaking Through the Daze of Disbelief to Ask QuestionsI was first diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia seven years ago. My first visit with the CML specialist lasted for three hours. I remember some of what was said and... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Tired Most of the Time?During and long after chemo treatments for my non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it was not unusual for me to feel tired. I do not mean sleepy, I mean totally exhausted. This was... By Dennis Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Five Free Ways to De-stress with Blood CancerHaving blood cancer is emotionally and financially draining. There is so much going on, but the best thing you can do right now is take care of yourself. The problem... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Multiple Myeloma and StatusI was very sad to hear of the recent passing of General Colin Powell. His death as reported was due to complications from COVID-19, as well as suffering from a... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Role Reversal: Survivor Becomes the CaregiverLife can certainly be filled with challenges. I survived non-Hodgkin lymphoma with much support from my caring husband and family. Now it would be my turn to become the caregiver... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Pregnant with Leukaemia But Not High RiskI’ve been in a bit of an odd place with this pregnancy – not that I’ve been pregnant before so this is my first experience, but when I saw those... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Happy Rebirth Birthday! Transplant Anniversary Day!It's another year and I am here to celebrate my 6th bone marrow transplant birthday! I am 6 years old in the bone marrow transplant world! I don't know about... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Insurance and Assurance - Both Essential With CancerInsurance. It is essential when you have an illness like cancer, and I’m not just talking about medical insurance to help with the finances. When I say insurance, I really... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Say Goodbye, Chatty Cathy!Long before the Cabbage Patch dolls, we baby boomer girls had Chatty Cathy! Santa Claus brought me one for Christmas in 1960. (My parents ordered her from the Montgomery Ward Catalog... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Joining a Support Community: Timing is EverythingBeing a part of a blood cancer community is not something I ever thought I would do. I actually stayed far away from support groups when I was in active... By Katelynn Bauer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Of Stem Cell Donors and Good and Bad Tennis DaysIt’s hard for me to say what makes my tennis game great on one day, good on another, and pretty bad on others. It has the same variability as many... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My 60th Year AdventuresThis year I turned 60 and on my birthday I made a pledge to try 60 new things. It has been 6 months and I have been very busy working... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Keeping Your Home Presentable When Not Feeling WellYears ago, I helped my mother prepare for her Sunday School class meeting because it was her turn to host and serve a dessert. So we picked apples from a... By Connie Connely3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments