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I know that infertility can be a hard subject to speak about - it is for me. Not every cancer patient has to deal with infertility. Some people diagnosed with...

The commercial is familiar to us all - the motorized fuzzy pink bunny toy with flip-flops and sunglasses beating a bass drum with the Energizer Battery logo in the center...

In September of 2020, Ramae Hamrin wrote, Turning 50 with Blood Cancer. The article was about turning 50 and trying 50 new things. I loved her post and was in...

The last week of January 2021 was emotionally rough for me. Two of my longtime friends passed away. I know they are both in Heaven and no longer suffering, but...

In June of 2015, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Immediately, my world turned upside down. I was facing fear and living in emotional turmoil. As...

Chemotherapy may be administered in different settings. These may include an outpatient clinic, physician's office, or hospital. The total time for the treatment may vary from one hour to several...

One time when I was interviewing a breast cancer survivor for a story on “the pinking of America” – a trend towards turning everything pink without looking at real issues...

If you haven't already, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. I knew the letter was in the mailbox before I even opened it. I could feel...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like blood cancer can...

Do you ever get frustrated with trying to balance the fatigue, but also try to explain to others how it feels to be so tired and trying to get back...

Look, for many of us, where would we be if we didn’t trust that in the gut, “I told you so” instinct. When blood cancer or any word of cancer...

I’ve hesitated to write about this topic. I’ve learned, though, that many blood cancer patients have had this experience. I believe it is more common than not. So, here it...

In the morning while I’m making coffee, I record “The Today Show” and “Morning Joe.” Then I can skip through the commercials and get my dose of morning news without...

If you missed it, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Being a caregiver takes many forms. Sometimes it involves being there for the person you care...

In Part 1, I wrote about my Social Security Disability (SSDI) review and how Social Security no longer considered me disabled. My benefits were about to be terminated unless I...

It’s been a few years now since I heard the words, “you have cancer.” On one hand, I can’t believe so much time has passed. On another, it feels like...

We humans are strange animals. Despite all evidence to the contrary, we sometimes think things will always stay the same. Like a horse with blinders on, we only see what’s...

As you reflect on your life and where you are on your cancer journey, please allow me to encourage you with three simple yet powerful words. YOU ARE ENOUGH!! I...

On National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Every...