While You’re At It DocWhen I was first diagnosed with blood cancer my oncologist arranged for an infusion nurse to stop in to see me a day before any chemo treatments took place. It... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Being Proactive About Your HealthSickness happens. We come in contact with another sick person and catch whatever they have. We usually know kind of quickly that we are coming down with something because of... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Blood Cancer SuperstitionsMy wife used to come to all of my oncologist appointments with me. When I was in active treatment for follicular lymphoma, it was very helpful to have another set... By Bob McEachern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, there is no time of year like the... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Gratefulness - Mic Drop MomentI was speaking with an acquaintance the other day about my multiple myeloma. The conversation turned to my remission of over five years. It then moved to improvements in treatments... By mpadjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Out of the DarknessThe initial response to the diagnosis of blood cancer can be overwhelming. I remember feeling in denial. This could not be happening. I never had any symptoms. Anger followed. I... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding My PeopleI attended a couple of cancer events recently. First was the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night. The second was a cancer storytelling performance called Cancer Chronicles put on... By Deb Wesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Back Is BackHonestly, I’m unsure where I left things off regarding writing about my back. To summarize, I’ve been dealing with a bad back for a couple of years, along with my... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are You Supposed To Do When You DON'T Have a Support System?Anyone who reads articles on our site here at Blood-Cancer.com probably sees a lot of recurring themes. One is how important support is for a cancer patient. But what are... By Katelynn Bauer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Jumanji Path, Post-Cancer! Where Do I Turn?There is a first for everything, and today is no exception. Usually, I would create a video for you all. I love the videos because you get to see my... By Amanda Brunson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cancer, The Holidays, and Friends and FamilyYou know, with the holidays approaching again (geeze, it seems like they come every year, doesn’t it?) I think it would be good to review some of the situations that... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The High Potential of Cannabis in TreatmentLet me ask you a question here, in a safe, judgment-free zone. What are your thoughts on cannabis? Cannabis can be quite the buzzy topic among blood cancer patients (pun... By Ray Hartjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Supportive Dogs - Both Comfort and ChallengeOne fall day when I was a sophomore at Vassar College, my boyfriend Tim and my friend Pam and I went to a nearby dog pound “just to look.” I... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Chess Or CheckersI’m sure many can relate and even say that blood cancer can be compared to some type of board game. Whether you’re playing Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4, you... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Holiday EnergyLet’s face it, as much as the holidays can bring joy and fun, they can often be utterly exhausting! And for those of us living with blood cancer, those worn-out... By Angie Netterville2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going From Caretaken To CaregiverBeing taken care of. It’s part and parcel of living with blood cancer. Whether it's family, friends, home health aides, or even the chemo place medical staff, cancer almost always... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 when I learned I had a rare... By Susan Gonsalves4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sixteen Years of Awareness MonthsAnd another Blood Cancer Awareness Month has gone by. Another World CML Day has gone by. And for the second year in a row, I basically forgot about it. And... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Things to Have in Emergencies, Plus AdviceIf you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, such as the need to visit the emergency room, I’ve learned from experience that a little advanced preparation goes a long... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Blood Cancer Is Not the Good CancerI am so amazed that people consider blood cancer to be the "good cancer." I will never forget one of the first times I spoke openly about my chronic lymphocytic... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments