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One of the silver linings that has come out of having blood cancer is learning how to integrate myself into acting again and being able to help others do the...

Catastrophizing. Oh boy, that’s a big word. A big, scary, word. Of course, as blood cancer patients we should probably be used to scary words, “cancer” being the big daddy...

Find your "support system." One of the most common terms we will hear and use while on this blood cancer journey and even after. It is most definitely a true...

Recently, I was thinking about the question: How should a person speak to someone living with a blood cancer? The only answer I could come up with is “normally.” What...

September was a very difficult month for me. It is the anniversary of my devastating news of a cancer diagnosis as well as the due date of my annual CAT...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

I know it’s been a while. And a lot has happened. My daughter is now 9 and a half months old. We have a 5-and-a-half-month-old puppy and I’m still off...

It's no secret that I'm a huge, lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. I've lived my whole life in Southern California and the obvious question is “why?”. The reasons are many, but...

A few years ago, Crystal, my daughter with blood cancer, and I were able to enjoy a get-a-way at Mary’s Place by the Sea. Today, I was lucky enough to...

Considering the many traumatic events, I have faced over the last few years, several folks have suggested writing an article on how I have been dealing with it all.  More...

Did you know that November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month? Are you fortunate enough to have a family member or friend who helps with transportation to your blood cancer...

I never learned how to swim, so I have respect, though slight fear, of the water. After taking my toddler to swimming lessons and eyeing the trust and skill of...

The black and blue mark on my arm was easily traced to a tennis ball hit. It was a perfectly round shape. The only difference, of course was that it...

Why me? I think that’s a question that anyone who gets diagnosed with blood cancer, or really any cancer, asks themselves at some point. Multiple points, more likely, in fact...

I’m not a big follower of The National Basketball Association, but when Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, told Forbes last year that the pricing for generic drugs was...

People who have blood cancer often learn about it while undergoing routine blood tests or other procedures. Others find out by chance. I was such a person. But that is...

According to the American Cancer Society's 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer survivors, a healthy diet and regular physical activity are the most important modifiable factors in the...

A blood cancer diagnosis, along with the many available treatment options, can dump a bucket full of stress and more in your lap. Suddenly everything in life is more complicated...

I could go on and on about my first kidney doctor. But I am trying to my blood pressure down, so I’ll keep it short. When first diagnosed, my kidneys...

I want to specifically speak with the adolescent young adults (AYA) dealing with cancer. I find that there are lot of gaps for needs within this specific age group. There's...