Telling Your Children You Have CancerOnce the fear of the cancer diagnosis subsides, the telling begins. I told my mother and my husband right away, but I...reactions10comments
People's KindnessOver the last, well, coming up for 12 years, I have constantly been astounded by people’s kindness and generosity towards me. Especially...reactions2comments
Getting Chemo - A Caregiver's Point of ViewTaking chemo is a horrible thing, especially when you have to watch your child go through it. Crystal, my daughter, was diagnosed...reactions4comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up...reactions6comments
Role Reversal: After My Cancer, Becoming a CaregiverLast fall, I found myself as both a cancer survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and caregiver. My husband became critically ill and was...reactionscomments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactions1comment
Managing Cancer Side Effects as a CaregiverCancer itself and treatments for cancer can cause a number of symptoms and side effects that often deeply impact daily life. For...reactions1comment
Encouraging CaregiverWhen you think of encouragement, you may think of giving someone support and reassurance. This is definitely true and is needed in...reactions12comments
The Day It HappenedI still remember the day my daughter, Crystal, called me to tell me she thought she had cancer. I was sitting in...reactions4comments
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactions4comments
Little Sister's Big Impact After My Leukemia DiagnosisI had been divorced for many years when I got leukemia in 2003, but I didn’t go into it alone. My baby...reactions2comments
My Unsung HeroIt was not until a recent family brunch at our home that I began to realize the critical role that my husband...reactions8comments
Helpful Things To Do For a Cancer PatientA while ago a friend asked what was the nicest thing that someone had done for me when I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
Running the RaceAt some point, all of us start on this particular race of life. Some of us have trained beforehand and others were...reactions10comments
Well, I'm Tired... AgainI want to write but I don’t really have the words. I’m tired. Work has gone quiet because of it. Not that...reactions17comments
Understanding Marginal Zone LymphomaMarginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), or blood cancer. Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell...reactions1comment
Racial Differences in Blood CancerCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer Broke My Leg (Part 1)In our 3rd Annual Blood Cancer in America Survey, over half of those surveyed reported experiencing symptoms that led to their blood...reactions15comments
Top Symptoms of Blood CancerLife with blood cancer can vary from person to person. Symptoms, treatment, side effects, progression, remission, and more are unique to each...reactions4comments
The Fears & Worries of Life with Blood CancerIn our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey, people living with blood cancer shared their perspective on how the condition has impacted...reactions3comments
