What My Oncologist Fails To SeeIn one form or another, I have been in the communications business since college, both as an on-air talent and later as...reactions5comments
Answer Polls About Relapsed Refractory Multiple MyelomaWhen living with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), navigating treatment decisions and coping with challenges are a part of the experience. We’re...reactionscomments
The Roller Coaster Ride to CAR-T Cell TherapySometimes, I look back on my cancer journey and compare it to a roller coaster ride. There were so many ups and...reactions2comments
Understanding Relapsed Refractory Multiple MyelomaRelapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a challenging form of multiple myeloma. It is very common for people with multiple myeloma to...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportLiving with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) can be scary and worrisome. The words used by your doctor may be confusing. The...reactions2comments
Improving Quality of Life for People With Relapsed Refractory Multiple MyelomaRelapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a challenging condition. Living with it can feel overwhelming. However, there are ways to improve your...reactionscomments
Medical PTSD in People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst health fear of all. Often, just the word "cancer" leads people to imagine hair loss...reactionscomments
Insights from Our Community PollsIn a series of recent polls, our community has spoken up, revealing that pain, the term "good cancer," communication with doctors, and...reactionscomments
Music Heals“Would you like for me to play you a few songs?” I ask as I enter a patient’s room at Northeast Methodist...reactions7comments
Silent Voices of Blood CancerWhen I meet with fellow blood cancer patients, the conversation often turns to the many physical trials and challenges we can face...reactionscomments
After Treatment Ends, Dealing with Unexpected ChallengesWhen I came home from the hospital after having my first child through Caesarean section, my mother had set her usual beautiful...reactions3comments
Toolkit For Working With Your Medical TeamCoping with cancer is an intense process that entails many layers. When we speak of blood cancer, there is the unveiling of...reactionscomments
My Journey With Faith And Blood CancerAs Christians, we are taught that everything happens for a reason and that we must trust God. When you have cancer as...reactions15comments
Mixed MessagesWhat I’ve found true when we speak of blood cancer is that the amount of information we receive may be different for...reactionscomments
Overcoming the Stress of Blood CancerIf you are dealing with blood cancer either as a patient or caregiver, there is a good chance you are well acquainted...reactionscomments
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
Sweats, Chills, and FatigueHave you ever felt like blood cancer takes most of your energy, and all you have is the leftovers? I have been...reactionscomments
The Life Lessons of Living with LeukemiaThe song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is running through my head today. What do I want? A life free...reactions1comment
Flights of Compassion-Angel FlightsHave you ever heard of Angel Flights? I had heard the term and had a vague idea what they were, but never...reactions5comments
Sleep Would Be NiceWhen I had blood cancer, I had a whole bunch of symptoms. One of them happened to be insomnia. I was in...reactions18comments