When the Caregiver Has Blood CancerWhen I retired from teaching in 2017, I wasn't feeling well and was in the process of having several medical tests run...reactions4comments
Appreciating, and Missing, My Blood Cancer SisterI used to say that my blood-cancer-sister Patricia Jempty, who called herself PJ, was my doppelganger, or double. I think that’s what...reactionscomments
Broken By Blood CancerSomewhere along the line, everyone comes face to face with overwhelming obstacles in their lives, along with full-blown life crises. It could...reactionscomments
Your Advice For Others: Building A Strong Support SystemIn the face of blood cancer, building a strong support system can make a world of difference. This compilation features advice shared...reactionscomments
Why People Play Down Blood Cancer and How To Deal With ItThere’s been a lot of talk lately about having our cancer diagnosis minimized, and I have to say that I have experienced...reactions13comments
Using Values to Navigate Life Transitions After a Cancer DiagnosisA cancer diagnosis is a definitive change catalyst. After receiving their news, patients often find their lives bouncing through tumultuous change, particularly...reactionscomments
My Quest to Find My Pre-Leukemia SelfAs a writer, some of my best ideas and thoughts arrive at unexpected times. Such was the case today when I was...reactionscomments
My Support SystemI’m very lucky in that I have an amazing support system. It’s something that was very apparent from the moment I was...reactionscomments
Tolerating Testing and TreatmentWhen I was a kid, needles were terrifying! It was common for me to kick, scream, and fight when told I needed...reactions2comments
Change and More Stress Are ComingToday has also been really hard for a variety of reasons. My toddler has needed a lot of attention and focus after...reactionscomments
Preventive Medicine and Multiple Myeloma AdvocacyI had the pleasure of attending this year’s ACPM (American College of Preventive Medicine) conference in Washington DC. In a nutshell, ACPM’s...reactionscomments
The "Good" CancerI have heard some people say non-Hodgkins follicular lymphoma (FL), is the “good” kind of cancer. I mean yes and no. I...reactions2comments
Chronic Questioning With Chronic Myeloid LeukemiaIt is easy for others to forget the chronic nature of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), but I do not have the luxury...reactions2comments
Dear Blood Cancer, I Have a Bone To Pick With You!You came uninvited, at the worst of times, Bringing with you mountains too steep to climb. I hate you for the fear...reactionscomments
Chemo, Radiation, and HURRICANES?!? Oh My!!Recently I've had the pleasure of going through yet another hurricane in my lifetime. I was raised mainly in Florida, so hurricanes...reactions5comments
Embracing Blood CancerThere comes a time when we realize that some things in life are not working. For me, that deep awakening occurred following...reactions2comments
Overcoming ObstaclesIt took me 6 months of training to prepare my mind, as well as my mind and body for a race. I’m...reactionscomments
Breaking Down Blood Cancer Awareness in SeptemberSeptember is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. If you are on this site, you likely either have blood cancer or know someone who...reactions1comment
Living with Blood Cancer: Overcoming JudgementHave you ever felt judged for having cancer? There’s a red flag I’ve noticed that tells me when a conversation might not...reactionscomments
Understanding Non-Compliance: My Journey with Blood CancerDealing with blood cancer is challenging enough without facing misunderstandings and misjudgments. Here’s my story of being perceived as non-compliant to treatment...reactions2comments
