It's All Getting Very Real NowI have a fertility appointment in a few days. It’s all beginning to get very real now. I’m excited and also hesitant. I’m also irritated with the fertility department, as... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 2)If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series. Taking on the role of caregiver will mean a lot to your loved one, but it is also a... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Rash Decisions: CML and the Skin I'm InHave you had skin issues with your chemo? In 2012, I started oral chemotherapy for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). As my body slowly began to accept the treatment something was brewing underneath... By Maria Valente3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Introducing the PandaMy name is Amanda, I’m new to the blood cancer community. I’m a two-time cancer survivor and an allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipient. I am an open book, ask away!... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like…Grief is complex and looks different for everyone. Check out the definitions below. Then, scroll down and comment or copy and paste to share which type of grief you have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Fighting to Keep Disability Benefits (Part 1)I applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) soon after I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. With a broken femur and an upcoming stem cell transplant, I qualified for disability benefits... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Is There a Wrong Way to Handle Your Blood Cancer Diagnosis?Living with leukemia is difficult. Seems obvious, right? But if you are not living it, sometimes it is hard to understand. Coping with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) these past six... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Transitioning to Life After CancerDuring my chemotherapy for blood cancer, I looked forward to life after cancer. I thought this new chapter would be filled with hope and happiness, but I felt fear and... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Chemo Isn't That Bad Of A Guy, He Just Plays One On TVChemo. We’ve all seen it on TV and in the movies so many times that many of you, like me, used it as our treatment measuring stick when we first... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Teeth, Gums, and MoreWhen you learn cancer treatment will involve chemotherapy, it is easy to begin thinking of the many potential side effects. We have all read about the potential and ongoing bouts... By Dennis Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Blood Cancer and Options Offer HopeLet me start by saying that it’s a wonderful thing when you have some options when battling blood cancer. Specifically multiple myeloma, which at one time had limited treatment alternatives... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
'That Man Has No Ego'You wouldn’t think that a story about Ronald Reagan’s recovery from a gunshot wound would remind me of an experience during my blood cancer treatment. But that is what happened... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
What Cancer Taught MeThe struggle is real. I have been courageously fighting cancer for 6 years. Doctors didn't expect me to be walking, or at least not without assistance. My lower spine and... By Leya Elijah-Lyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 1)Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had to do. It is physically and emotionally draining. However, when I was taking care of Crystal, I wouldn’t... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What is Cardiotoxicity?Cardiotoxicity is damage to the heart muscle. Chemotherapy drugs that are used to treat blood cancer can cause damage to the heart tissue. This is especially true for anthracycline chemotherapy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The High Cost of Blood Cancer DrugsBefore I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I had not given a second thought to the cost of prescription drugs. I had a good education, a good job, and excellent... By Ramae Hamrin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Miss Connely's Rules for Cancer Manners"Is that nice to say?" I would often ask my students. You can think anything you want but think about it before you say it aloud. Telling a classmate their hair... By Connie Connely2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments51 comments
Please Don't Say You're A Blast From My PastWhen I was in seventh grade, to write a paper on restaurant jargon, I sat at the counter in a luncheonette near my house. I ate a lot of rice... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments