Preparing For a Safe Doctor VisitCOVID-19 has changed the world and it doesn’t look like it’s changing back anytime soon. There are many precautions in place to...reactions18comments
Making Lemonade“You sure know how to make lemonade,” a friend commented to me the other day. Now, I guarantee she wasn’t talking about...reactions8comments
Becoming an Empty Nester With Blood CancerRecently, my son graduated from high school. My baby, the youngest of my three children, will leave for college in a few...reactions12comments
Unexpected Superheroes!Typically, when someone hears superhero immediately most of the world starts naming Superman, wonder woman, Batman, and so on. My superhero is...reactions11comments
Lucky to Count a Sister-friend Among My CaregiversI have one biological sister, but I have a lot of sister-friends, and I was lucky that one of the sister-friends and...reactions10comments
My Check-Up ProcessHi! Welcome back! One of the main questions I get asked is about how my doctor chooses to go about my follow-ups...reactions3comments
How Cancer Changed My FaithWhen faced with a life threatening illness, many people have very specific reactions to their faith and how they continue to practice...reactions10comments
You Must Have Patience!Being a caregiver is always a challenge. Many things in your life will change. You want to be there for your family...reactions2comments
As a Cancer Survivor, Can I Make Plans for the Future?We have experienced many challenges in our “battle” to deal with cancer. So, what is next as a cancer survivor? I personally...reactions2comments
Better Living Through Modern Chemo-stryAlmost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.” Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer...reactionscomments
Finding Your Happy PlaceWe have all experienced difficult times and, as a cancer survivor, we can feel overwhelmed and anxious. How can we help our...reactions3comments
Prednisone Came Before a Fall“Throw yourself onto the court,” the tennis coach was saying. We were practicing serve and volley. The idea is that you get...reactions2comments
What to Say and Do for a Cancer PatientCancer is such an awkward topic. What do you say to someone who has just been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? How...reactions3comments
After Buildup, Stem Cell Transplant AnticlimacticIt is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous...reactionscomments
Finding a New OncologistI have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma...reactions4comments
Should I Change My Oncologist?As a cancer patient, one must be comfortable and confident in your oncologist. I recently spoke with a cancer survivor about her...reactions3comments
How Can I Safely Stay Updated About Blood Cancer?I am always eager to learn about new research and treatment options for my blood cancer. When visiting my oncologist, he knows...reactions2comments
Telling FriendsWhen I first received the news that I had leukemia I didn’t want to tell anyone. I told my family of course...reactions15comments
QuackeryOkay let me start off by saying, I’ve met many people over the past 9 or so years that have meant well;...reactionscomments
How I Got my (Tennis) Game BackDespite my best efforts to coax my feet into moving and to make a good contact with the ball, today I played...reactions8comments
