Breath as a Tool to Aid HealingBreathing...it’s something we all do without even thinking. We trust that our breath will happen naturally, and without thinking, we accept the...reactionscomments
Managing Holiday EnergyLet’s face it, as much as the holidays can bring joy and fun, they can often be utterly exhausting! And for those...reactionscomments
Word of the Year and the Impact on My Cancer JourneyEvery end of year, I come up with a word for the new year. For me, it seems to be a better...reactions4comments
An Honest Account of FeelingsI’ve been really noticing my feelings lately. And as I look back on the last 17 years since I was first diagnosed...reactionscomments
The Impact of Core Wounds on Mental Health ManagementWe all seem to have a unique set of experiences that trigger stress within our bodies. I’ve always noticed that certain people...reactionscomments
Food Makes Me AngryThere has been a lot of talk about the potential causes of the various blood cancers. The one I’ve heard and read...reactions1comment
Give Me Some Consistency, Please!Do you know that feeling when someone tells you they are going to do something, but they don’t do it? Or what...reactions1comment
Tips for Feeling EmpoweredWhen hit with a blood cancer diagnosis, it can feel like any sense of control over our own lives has been zapped...reactionscomments
What Do You Have To Prove?As the youngest sibling, I spent a lifetime trying to keep up with the accomplishments, expectations, and approval of my older sisters...reactionscomments
Tolerating Testing and TreatmentWhen I was a kid, needles were terrifying! It was common for me to kick, scream, and fight when told I needed...reactions1comment
Exercise: Yes We Can!As blood cancer patients, we have all been told that exercise is good for us. We have all been advised that daily...reactionscomments
Let's Celebrate!My daughter was a volleyball player. Throughout her teen years, we traveled with her teams to watch them compete. One of the...reactionscomments
There Is No ComparisonWith a long career in physical therapy, I have often listened to people expressing their pain levels and the concerns that arise...reactionscomments
How to Minimize Pain and Anxiety During Your Bone Marrow BiopsyHaving a bone marrow biopsy can be uncomfortable and/or painful depending on several factors. Looking back 11 years later, I can think...reactions16comments
When I Use My Cancer Card to Cope With IllnessOkay, I admit it, I’ve used my cancer card. For those not familiar with the term, it means using a cancer diagnosis...reactions23comments
What I Wish My Caregivers Knew During My Blood Cancer RecoveryI want to preface this by saying I appreciate everything my cancer caregivers did for me. Being sick was a new experience...reactions10comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Blood CancerIt is estimated that someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer every three minutes. Blood cancer can affect...reactionscomments
Fatigue and More: My Side Effects From CAR T-Cell TherapyWhen I read about the side effects of CAR T-cell therapy, I never thought that I would experience them all – and...reactionscomments
Strategies for Talking to Children About CancerAs a newly diagnosed blood cancer patient, I was very concerned about telling my child about my illness. My first reaction was...reactions7comments
Hair Today Gone TomorrowAm I going to lose my hair? This is usually one of the first questions when someone finds out they will have to...reactions2comments
