Over Cape Cod Weekend, Wanting To Do EverythingMy sister and brother-in-law were away and had kindly offered me their Wellfleet, Cape Cod, vacation house for a week in July. But my three children could only stay from... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway-CLOSEDThis giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! A winner has been chosen and contacted. If not claimed by Friday, Oct. 15, we will draw a new winner. We are... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your VoiceReading comments on Blood-Cancer.com and other sites for people like me with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I definitely see a pattern. The reality of having chronic leukemia or any kind... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Keeping House with CancerDo you remember the 1960s television show Bewitched? Have you ever looked around a messy room and wished that you could imitate Samantha? She would wiggle her nose, and the... By Connie Connely4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Survivors BellA bell chimes after your run with cancer is over? GET OUT!! I’ve only heard about this so-called tradition after one year living in the remission zone. I found it... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Thrusting Goodwill (aka Unsolicited Advice)More and more lately I’ve seen talk about unsolicited advice. It seems that people just can’t seem to keep their opinions about your illness to themselves. Whether online or offline... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
The Ups and Downs: Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2021September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). From diagnosis to treatment to side effects, we know that living with blood cancer is no easy ride. That is why this year... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
After Hodgkin Lymphoma, Tennis Player Wins Just by Being ThereThe sinking feeling you get when a well-known person dies of “your disease” has an opposite: The boost when someone overcomes it. The Spanish tennis player Carla Suarez Navarro didn’t... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Leaping A High Mental HurdleA few months ago, I was talking with my nephew on the phone about his recent bicycling adventures. Riding is big in my family. I told him that I was... By Matt Goldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Not Knowing What To SayThe lives we live are very routine. For most of us, we wake up, go to work, come home, and go to bed. Of course, there are the little things... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Married to Myeloma (A Poem)Several years ago, I was single but still hopeful that I would find a life partner and possibly even get married again. Then came the myeloma diagnosis. The word ‘incurable’... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
ForgivenessOne of the biggest letdowns through treatment was the toxicity of friends who let me down. After treatment, I had enough of holding grudges and decided to take action on... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Just RelaxI was talking to a cancer agency social worker when she said, “So, what do you do to relax?” I ran through the list of the things I do to... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Blood Cancer Community?Many people with blood cancer have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in your community who truly understand your experiences. Our goal at Blood-Cancer.com is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Tough Like Grandpa!I have a photo of my grandfather wearing a dress. No, he wasn't a drag queen. The picture I treasure shows Grandpa Roy Hawes, around four years old, standing next... By Connie Connely2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
How I Got Through My Cancer JourneysI remember reading a quote from a meme, it's actually funny because it just popped up! I did not go looking for it. At that moment, I was preparing myself... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Dogs and Death: How Much Sharing is Too Much?I know one dog lover who didn’t do this and many others who have done it. I’m not against it but I’m not going to do it, at least I... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Goodbye, Old FriendI learned today that I am going to soon lose a very close and new best friend due to some dramatic turns in my blood cancer. Who would have thought... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Hurry Up and WaitOne of the very first things I experienced during Army basic training was the phrase hurry up and wait. The drill sergeants were constantly yelling at us to move quickly... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Food For ThoughtFood can mean more than just nourishment. It’s a way to share family time, share stories, meet up with friends, and even have fun with it. Making messes while cooking... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments