My Many JobsBeing chronically ill with blood cancer for so many years has taught me that as an employee I can't always be super reliable. Years of infections, surgeries, cancer, and cancer... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Rest of My Diagnosis StoryAfter I was finally diagnosed with a blood disorder, possibly leukemia, I had two appointments with my first hematologist. She let me know that she'd set me up with a... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chef Panda's Hearty Meal For Treatment DaysChef Panda is at it again! If you are looking for a nutritious all-in-one meal, Look no more! Something simple and easy. This hearty meal of mac and cheese with... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Meaty Mac and Cheese!Chef Panda is at it again! If you are looking for an all-in-one meal, look no more! Something simple and easy. This meal will really fuel the body and... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Give a CallThis morning as I took my walk I thought of a friend who lost her husband to cancer a few years ago. I have reached out to her over the... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Facing The Mental Side of Blood-CancerWhen you go through a blood cancer diagnosis and its many treatments, it is very to find yourself totally exhausted, drained, and unmotivated. Every physical activity feels like an impossible... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Motivational Goals- Mud GirlAfter being diagnosed with multiple myeloma over a decade ago, I have to say I’ve definitely been pushed to step out of my comfort zone. I’ve been put in situations... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Getting FitAs I attempted to stay in step and move my hips to the Latin beat, I remembered why running was always my exercise of choice. I never had much coordination... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercising With Blood CancerHaving been through blood cancer and experiencing six months of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and hormone therapy for another cancer, one of the many life lessons I have taken away from... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What To Do When Everyone has an OpinionPart of the title of the Academy Award-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” made me think of a fact of life: everyone everywhere has an opinion. Well, probably not... By Ronni Gordon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer & The Feelings Others Have About YouOften, we write about the feelings we have when going through chemo and blood cancer, and there are a ton, no doubt. They run the gamut from happy to sad... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Planning a Safe Vacation as a Cancer SurvivorIn order to have more confidence while traveling, it is essential to be prepared. We have planned several vacations since both mine and my husband’s cancer diagnosis. Initially, it was... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Maneuvering the Potholes of Blood CancerHaving blood cancer is like driving down a road full of potholes. First of all, you have to make sure all these dips and jostles along the way do not... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Abandoning Your SuperheroThe superheroes I enjoyed in youth were Adam West T.V. "Batman", William Katt’s “The Greatest American Hero”, and finally the one and only Lynda Carter in "Wonder Woman". I remember... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Interview With My CaretakerDuring my blood cancer journey, I had one main person who became my caretaker, his name is Jordan. We started off as friends, then I made the move to be... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Enough AlreadyWhen I was a kid, before the internet, I loved getting novelty catalogs. I'd scour them for hours on end, planning for the next item I'd buy after saving enough... By Matt Goldman5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
2 Years Chemo FreeI can’t quite believe it. In fact, the last 2 years had a lot of ‘I can’t quite believe it’ in it. A permanent relationship (probably the biggest surprise to... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyI recently had the pleasure of talking to Louis J. DeGennaro, Past President & CEO, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). He shared a lot of helpful information regarding LLS... By Ann Harper1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Truth And Blood CancerYou can do and say pretty much anything you want, but over time, the truth always surfaces. No matter how you look at it truth owns every part of our lives... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Becoming an Empty Nester With Blood CancerRecently, my son graduated from high school. My baby, the youngest of my three children, will leave for college in a few months. I will be staying behind, contemplating my... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments