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It is easy for others to forget the chronic nature of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), but I do not have the luxury of forgetting. In October, I will mark the...

You came uninvited, at the worst of times, Bringing with you mountains too steep to climb. I hate you for the fear, the hurt, the tears, For how you touch...

Recently I've had the pleasure of going through yet another hurricane in my lifetime. I was raised mainly in Florida, so hurricanes are a normal occurrence. But since moving to...

There comes a time when we realize that some things in life are not working. For me, that deep awakening occurred following a series of traumatic episodes. Strangely enough, a...

It took me 6 months of training to prepare my mind, as well as my mind and body for a race. I’m so glad I signed up, and I must...

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. If you are on this site, you likely either have blood cancer or know someone who does. On thing is for sure: we all...

Have you ever felt judged for having cancer? There’s a red flag I’ve noticed that tells me when a conversation might not go over well. It starts with a simple...

Dealing with blood cancer is challenging enough without facing misunderstandings and misjudgments. Here’s my story of being perceived as non-compliant to treatment, and what I did about it. When I...

As cancer patients, we often have to come to grips with “the new normal.” For us, it starts soon after diagnosis. Eventually, and probably, the sooner the better, we have...

This year, I had a slightly different attitude towards blood cancer awareness month, specifically CML Awareness Day (September 22), and decided to do an Instagram live about it. On my...

When I was going into the trial for CAR T-cell therapy, I knew it required a seven-day hospital stay. I told the admitting nurse that I would be out of...

As the youngest sibling, I spent a lifetime trying to keep up with the accomplishments, expectations, and approval of my older sisters. As a mom, I have found myself wanting...

We sleep for one-third of our lives. That’s how important sleep is. However, Dr. Marishka Brown, a sleep expert at the National Institutes of Health, points out that sleep is...

A blood cancer diagnosis is a very private thing. It is truly life-changing. You are in the battle for your life. You don’t know how others will react if you...

Health literacy is a powerful tool that can improve the quality of life for people with blood cancer. Blood cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cells in...

It was a dark and stormy night... ...inside my head at the CVS pharmacy in Granby, Mass. I needed my prescription strength fluoride toothpaste. The pharmacist wouldn’t give it to...

This giveaway has closed. Winners are being chosen and notified the week of October 7th, 2024! Thank you for participating, and good luck! In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month...

As we kick off Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re focusing on the theme of "Support Circle." Navigating blood cancer can be overwhelming, but having a solid support system can make...

Seven years ago, I learned that I have myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). I didn't know what this strange-sounding disease was! I had to learn how to pronounce, spell, and explain it...

The cost of blood cancer. We have gone through endless posts here talking about the emotional, physical, and social cost of cancer and all of its effects. It can wreck...