Genetic or Genomic?When thinking about blood cancer and any related treatments, it is easy to focus on the possible impacts chemotherapy and radiation may...reactionscomments
Cancer, Medication, and the Unexpected Battle with Weight GainWhen I was growing up, I remember my mom was quite obsessed with her weight. It was interesting because she probably weighed...reactions17comments
Bone Marrow Transplant and A Thing Called GVHDWhen we hear the words bone marrow transplant, automatically, we know we are dealing with something serious. We also know if the...reactions7comments
Ankle Crossing and a Trip Down Memory LaneThe way I sleep – curled on my right side in a little ball with my hands under my chin – is...reactions3comments
When Work Doesn't UnderstandMany people who develop cancer have to work, or at least try, during treatments. Crystal was fortunate enough to be able to...reactions14comments
R-CHOP: The Journey ContinuesIn this video, Dennis offers some personal thoughts on his reactions to R-CHOP treatment, the issues he encountered, and the many adjustments...reactions2comments
You Are SeenWe never really see ourselves. I mean that literally. Our eyes face forward at the world around us. We have no real...reactions6comments
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
LonelinessIt’s no secret that cancer can be isolating, but even when I was surrounded with physical love, the emotional support felt like...reactions4comments
StandardsThe one eye-opener (though it’s been so many) that the COVID-19 virus has shown us, is how vulnerable we are to stuff...reactions13comments
Holding A Youlogy - Dealing With The Grief Of CancerGrief. This is an emotion we usually associate with death and loss, but not necessarily cancer. The thing is, when you are...reactions6comments
Cancer ClubThere is an inside group, a club no one wanted to join, of cancer survivors, no matter what kind of cancer the...reactions4comments
Dental Health During ChemotherapyChemotherapy may harm normal cells in the mouth, affecting your teeth, gums, the lining of your mouth, and the glands that make...reactions6comments
Hello Goodbye Stem CellsWhen diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I, like so many newly diagnosed patients, had never heard of this blood cancer. Also...reactions7comments
Is It Preparation or Paranoia?Having spent more than a year trying to convince my former primary care doctor that something was wrong, I have experienced wrongly...reactions22comments
Cancer Exposes You - Like It Or NotEmbarrassment. Humiliation. Exposure. Fears that many of us human beings dread more than almost all others. Being embarrassed in front of a...reactions12comments
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
Insight From The Other Side of Illness: Knowing How To Be HelpfulA benefit of having had blood cancer, or any serious or life-threatening illness, dawned on me recently. It comes from having been...reactions5comments
Putting On My Kicks and ArmorI feel like life challenges indeed help build a person’s character - either you're all in, or not, as part of these...reactions7comments
5 Things Puppies Can Remind Us About Living with Blood CancerThere is no doubt that dogs can be a big help to a blood cancer patient. They provide comfort and joy. They...reactions12comments
