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
Hitting Rock Bottom and Getting UpI can honestly say I’ve hit what I thought was rock bottom many times in my chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) journey. One such incident brought changes to my lifestyle that... By Susan Gonsalves3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Zynlonta Granted Accelerated Approval for Large B-Cell LymphomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) accelerated approval to treat large B-cell lymphoma. Zynlonta can be used in adults with large B-cell lymphoma that... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Enjoy The JourneyI like metaphors. I see them everywhere. Do you like metaphors? I hope so because today you’re getting one. A few years ago I had a sailboat named Fargone. Unfortunately... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Personal Journey (Part 2)In this second video, Dennis discusses his reaction to his first time experiencing R-CHOP chemotherapy, from his port installation to his first infusion... By Dennis Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Anticipatory NauseaWhen most people think of chemotherapy, they are under the general understanding that it makes cancer patients pretty sick. That’s how it’s portrayed in movies and that’s exactly what I... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Blood-Cancer.com Turns 3 🎉Three years ago, Blood-Cancer.com was born into existence. In three years we have built a supportive, resourceful, and encouraging community. As we continue to grow and age, our mission stays... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
It's All In The GenesI took a Genetics class in college many years ago. Despite this, the knowledge I walked away with was only enough to answer relevant questions on Jeopardy... sometimes. I do... By Deb Wesloh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Crystal & Life After Cancer (Part 2)Read Part 1 of Crystal & Life After Cancer. Crystal did her time, took her treatments, endured the side effects, but reached the coveted finish line and rang the bell... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Crystal & Life After Cancer (Part 1)A few people have asked how Crystal is doing and I thought an update was in order. As many of you know, Crystal was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Life After CancerHi Everyone! I want to quickly reintroduce myself because it’s been quite a while since my last post. However, some of you may be vaguely familiar with my story because... By Crystal Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Steak and Capicola WrapsChemotherapy can wreak havoc on the appetite. The best recipes for me are the ones that are versatile with ingredient changes that match what my stomach can tolerate at the... By Maria ValenteBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Open LetterHey there, my name is, well I don’t have a name per se - I’m the other half of our friend Yolanda. I wanted to write this open letter to... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Pressure To Be "Brave""You Are So Brave!" How often have we heard this said to us? Most times, people truly mean well when they say this. They are doing their best to be... By Leya Elijah-Lyle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments