Blood Cancer SuperstitionsMy wife used to come to all of my oncologist appointments with me. When I was in active treatment for follicular lymphoma...reactionscomments
2023 Holiday Survival GuideThere's been a lot of discussion lately about cancer and the effects it has on family and the people close, and, well...reactions6comments
Cancer - The Great ComplicatorCancer. Some people call it The Great Complicator. Never heard that? Well, some people do say it. In Canada. The North of...reactions7comments
Blood Cancer as a Second CancerAs doctors have more ways to successfully treat cancer, they’ve also found that some cancer survivors are more likely than the general...reactions1comment
Two Canes and a WheelchairOr...How I’m Rolling with Side Effects Does anyone else remember the movie, “Four Weddings and a Funeral?” Well, these days my life...reactions8comments
When Do You Know?It dawned on me after attending a very lively, but gloomy conference that we all have an impending cloud following us. Though...reactions8comments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactions10comments
It's All About the Little ThingsOne of the things that helped my daughter, Crystal, feel special, loved, and was such a huge comfort to her through a...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Giving Up on Exercise... AgainI’ve written before about how I’m mental about my weight. I know I am. It’s a work in progress. I’m so much...reactions5comments
Back to the GymOnce again I started my workouts at the gym. I signed up, donned my sweat pants, and jumped on the treadmill. Through...reactions12comments
Second Opinions: Confirming Diagnosis & Treatment PlansCancer can be a frightening and confusing diagnosis. When diagnosed, a patient may feel like they are in shock and overwhelmed. This...reactions5comments
Acupuncture for NauseaAnticipatory nausea was one of the worst feelings I experienced during cancer treatment. I would usually get sick just at the thought...reactions6comments
Fighting My Way Out of ExhaustionNo one told me to expect a long recovery after completing chemotherapy treatment. Or if they did, I somehow mentally blocked it...reactions2comments
Exercising Without Compromising EnergyWell, I did it! Months ago. I went for 3, 2.2-mile runs that took approximately 18 minutes each in a week. And...reactions2comments
Healthcare Team ConflictsAfter speaking with a friend who was stumped by a medical staff that was not on point in serving her, I thought...reactions14comments
What is Myeloma Action Month?Even though I’ve been living with multiple myeloma for 4 years now, I had to look up what Myeloma Action Month is...reactions4comments
A New Year Re-SolutionResolution: A firm decision to do or not do something Pledge, promise, or undertaking Solution: An action or process of solving a...reactions9comments
Tips To Accomplish New Years ResolutionsEvery year comes a new year. Yes, Katelynn, that's how years work. I know! But with each new year, many of us...reactions28comments
Make It a GoalIt's 2023 and it’s going to be a better year. If you’re reading this, you probably have blood cancer. That doesn’t mean...reactions10comments
