Essential Thrombocythemia and JAK2 MutationEssential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare disease. People who have it, though, on average, tend to have a normal life expectancy. People...reactionscomments
My Journey: Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 19 Years OldOn April 26th, 2019, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 19. At the time, I was a...reactions5comments
Caregiver/Cancer Patient Interview (Part 2)My daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 25. It’s been a few years since then, but I decided to...reactions6comments
A Christmas CAR T MiracleOne of the best and worst parts of having cancer is the relationships with others who have the same disease. The highs...reactions18comments
Grieving Over CancerOn November 22, 1963, most baby boomers remember what happened that day. I was practicing my printing in a second-grade classroom at...reactions20comments
From Emotional Regulation to Emotional AcceptanceI’ve been a cancer patient for at least eight years so far. That’s at least eight years of balancing symptoms, appointments, tests...reactions12comments
Staying as Healthy as Possible (Part 2)As we all know, cancer takes a toll on our bodies. Eating healthy and moving often are two great ways to try...reactions11comments
Scared ManagementI know not everyone handles life turmoil in the same way, which is why we’re all so unique in how we cope...reactions11comments
Staying as Healthy as Possible (Part 1)Cancer beats up our bodies and then we get treated with some type of chemotherapy, radiation, etc. which beats it up even...reactions7comments
Medication - Not The Savior It Is For Other DiseasesMedication. It’s supposed to be a word that brings hope and joy to anyone who has an illness. It’s a way out...reactions16comments
Snip Snip, Bye-Bye HairBye-bye hair. Well, this is the written word so you don’t necessarily know what I look like. Until 5 days ago, I had really...reactions7comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a chronic health condition like blood cancer, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactions1comment
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactions2comments
The 'D' WordIt’s a funny thing, leukemia. I’m in the wait and watch stage so, for me, Leuk is still an invisible enemy lurking...reactions9comments
Describing Blood Cancer to a Person Who Doesn't Have ItA cancer diagnosis is a very distressing event. As a cancer survivor, I had to learn to explain what blood cancer is...reactions12comments
Cancer is the Worst Roommate!The worst thing about my college days was not studying for exams or writing term papers. The worst thing was dealing with...reactions8comments
My Body, My AnchorI'm a black ocean, leaping and wide, welling and swelling I bear in the tide. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear...reactions6comments
Encouraging CaregiverWhen you think of encouragement, you may think of giving someone support and reassurance. This is definitely true and is needed in...reactions12comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue. It is not “just being tired,” and it is an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all...reactions14comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactions2comments
