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...reactions5comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions36comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions10comments
'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...reactions9comments
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...reactions36comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions27comments
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...reactions51comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1comment
