Should I Participate In a Clinical Trial?What is a clinical trial? Does it impact the care of a cancer patient? These are the questions that puzzle many cancer...reactions1comment
What’s the Difference Between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?There are three main types of blood cancers: lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Roughly half of the blood cancers diagnosed each year are...reactions9comments
Bone Damage and Lytic Lesions With Multiple MyelomaOne of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided...reactions19comments
Myeloma Decisions... UndecidedWhat I’ve learned in the last couple of months is that the meaning of life is profound, complicated, and sometimes, uncomplicated. The...reactions9comments
Scared ManagementI know not everyone handles life turmoil in the same way, which is why we’re all so unique in how we cope...reactions11comments
Prepping For Side EffectsOne of the biggest hurdles I've had to face when told I had multiple myeloma was strong consideration of the side effects...reactions30comments
Let It Go: Words for a Leukemia Patient to EmbraceI marked my sixth year 'cancerversary’ last week and believe me, there was no party. Made it through the day so that...reactions8comments
Starting Chemotherapy: A ComicYou've been diagnosed with blood cancer. What comes next? Usually, it's treatment. There are many different treatments for blood cancer, one of...reactions22comments
Who Me? Feeling Overwhelmed?Cancer affects each of us with a range of feelings and emotions that may change daily, hourly, and even from minute to...reactions2comments
The Emotional Journey Of Cancer - Managing the Ups and DownsMany cancer patients experience psychological and emotional issues after their diagnosis. The mix of reactions includes a wide range of feelings that...reactions8comments
Building A Cozy Self-Care NestBirds have the inner knowledge to build a nest to protect themselves and their children from things that can harm them. We...reactions26comments
Multiple Myeloma and StatusI was very sad to hear of the passing of General Colin Powell in 2021. His death was reported was due to...reactions10comments
Cancer Holiday Survival GuideThe Holidays with cancer. Of course, that’s a phrase no one wants to hear. Or say. Or even read, but for those...reactions42comments
Breaking Through the Daze of Disbelief to Ask QuestionsI was first diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia seven years ago. My first visit with the CML specialist lasted for three hours.I...reactions13comments
Fingers, Toes, and NailsWhen considering the possible side effects of chemotherapy and blood cancer, one of the first concerns, especially for women and some men...reactions15comments
My Diagnosis StoryMy family has had a lot of cancer. My Mom, Dad, both sets of grandparents, and an aunt have all had a...reactions8comments
Cancer is Not What You ThinkBefore May 2, 2011, cancer was a giant mystery to me. I can't recall anyone in my family having cancer. My impression of...reactions30comments
How Do You Cope During Blood Cancer Setbacks?I’ve shut myself away for the last several weeks and that can be a good thing—or not.My eight-year journey with chronic myeloid...reactions17comments
You Are a Survivor!One of the first terms I heard when I was first diagnosed with blood cancer was about "Survivorship."It doesn't take long before...reactions41comments
Who Is In Your Support System?Sometimes the support you find when diagnosed with blood cancer comes from unexpected places.Nine years ago, it was unchartered territory for me...reactions5comments
