My Top Questions to Ask Your OncologistI was overwhelmed anticipating my first appointment with my oncologist. Even as an experienced RN, I was totally out of control and...reactions3comments
6 Things I Have Learned About Watchful WaitingIn January 2008, I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (FL), an indolent (slow-growing) form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After all of the blood...reactions11comments
Chemo and Teeth: Not a Pretty PictureFor many people, losing a chip off their tooth is at most an annoyance. But for me, it is a big deal...reactions10comments
Pros vs. Novice (at Coping)I think it’s fair to say no one living with blood cancer wants to be labeled as a pro in dealing and...reactions23comments
Being Proactive About Your HealthSickness happens. We come in contact with another sick person and catch whatever they have. We usually know kind of quickly that...reactions3comments
Experiences Surrounding My Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin LymphomaA fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had...reactions9comments
Following the Road Signs of CancerAfter nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to...reactions7comments
A Cancer JourneyIt all began with a misdiagnosis by an emergency room doctor at 4 AM who announced that the pain radiating from my...reactions3comments
Blood-Cancer.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on BLOOD-CANCER.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Working With Cancer & How Employers Play GamesLately, I have been seeing talk about working with cancer. It’s something more than a few of us try to do, and...reactions6comments
Visualize and Modify With Blood CancerI like to plan and set goals because I feel better when looking forward to things. For example, it motivates me to...reactionscomments
Learning When Baby Steps are Enough With CMLHaving blood cancer, sometimes I feel like my movements are stifled by quicksand. There are ups and downs in life for everyone...reactions5comments
We Are Not Our DiseaseI have been looking for a condo for a couple of years. I’m an empty nester, divorced, and living alone in a...reactions1comment
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...reactions12comments
Recovering from RecoveryMany have asked if I have recovered from my run-in with blood cancer. My answer is a qualified YES, followed by a...reactions14comments
Keep Running the RaceWhen I think of my difficult cancer journey, a Bible verse from Hebrews 12:1 comes to mind. Keep running the race set...reactions5comments
Getting FitAs I attempted to stay in step and move my hips to the Latin beat, I remembered why running was always my...reactions1comment
Connect the DotsIt is not an easy process when you're trying to get the most updated information about blood cancer. Taking on this particular...reactions2comments
Remembering My Race with CancerA few weeks ago, I went for a long walk with my family. My son suggested a spot that he liked, a...reactions18comments
Your Hidden StarThe hotel clock clicked midnight, and I was alone. I felt lost thinking about what life would be like with blood cancer...reactions8comments
