“You Don’t Look Sick:” Results of the Blood Cancer In America SurveyPeople rarely realize the true impact a blood cancer diagnosis can bring until it happens to them. From the debilitating fatigue and...reactions7comments
Over Cape Cod Weekend, Wanting To Do EverythingMy sister and brother-in-law were away and had kindly offered me their Wellfleet, Cape Cod, vacation house for a week in July...reactions3comments
Finding Your VoiceReading comments on Blood-Cancer.com and other sites for people like me with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I definitely see a pattern. The...reactions20comments
Keeping House with CancerDo you remember the 1960s television show Bewitched? Have you ever looked around a messy room and wished that you could imitate...reactions16comments
Survivors BellA bell chimes after your run with cancer is over? GET OUT!! I’ve only heard about this so-called tradition after one year...reactions41comments
Thrusting Goodwill (aka Unsolicited Advice)More and more lately I’ve seen talk about unsolicited advice. It seems that people just can’t seem to keep their opinions about...reactions21comments
After Hodgkin Lymphoma, Tennis Player Wins Just by Being ThereThe sinking feeling you get when a well-known person dies of “your disease” has an opposite: The boost when someone overcomes it...reactions3comments
Leaping A High Mental HurdleA few months ago, I was talking with my nephew on the phone about his recent bicycling adventures. Riding is big in...reactions7comments
Not Knowing What To SayThe lives we live are very routine. For most of us, we wake up, go to work, come home, and go to...reactions12comments
Married to Myeloma (A Poem)Several years ago, I was single but still hopeful that I would find a life partner and possibly even get married again...reactions21comments
ForgivenessOne of the biggest letdowns through treatment was the toxicity of friends who let me down. After treatment, I had enough of...reactions8comments
Just RelaxI was talking to a cancer agency social worker when she said, “So, what do you do to relax?” I ran through...reactions18comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Blood Cancer Community?Many people with blood cancer have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in your community who truly...reactions3comments
Tough Like Grandpa!I have a photo of my grandfather wearing a dress. No, he wasn't a drag queen. The picture I treasure shows Grandpa...reactions13comments
How I Got Through My Cancer JourneysI remember reading a quote from a meme, it's actually funny because it just popped up! I did not go looking for...reactions9comments
Dogs and Death: How Much Sharing is Too Much?I know one dog lover who didn’t do this and many others who have done it. I’m not against it but I’m...reactions8comments
Goodbye, Old FriendI learned today that I am going to soon lose a very close and new best friend due to some dramatic turns...reactions20comments
Hurry Up and WaitOne of the very first things I experienced during Army basic training was the phrase hurry up and wait. The drill sergeants...reactions5comments
Food For ThoughtFood can mean more than just nourishment. It’s a way to share family time, share stories, meet up with friends, and even...reactions11comments
How Do I Get The Latest Updates On Blood-Cancer.com?The internet is ripe with information on blood cancer and other cancers. Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too...reactions4comments
