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
A Little Perspective Goes a Long WayI’m probably not the only person who ever spaced out while driving. It happens when I’m intensely listening to the radio, or...reactions11comments
My Gold Star Exit PlanWhen I retired from teaching in 2017, I had an exit plan. I recorded my students' grades, printed off a copy of...reactions8comments
A Current of HopeI grew up at a bay in Washington State. That’s probably why I find boating in Puget Sound so calming. It’s like...reactions8comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactions3comments
The Future - Flying Cars, Robot Butlers, & Cancer?The future is a wondrous place. Or so we’ve been told. The fact of the matter is that when you have cancer...reactions11comments
How I Try to Stay Out of Trouble While Exercising (Part 2)My middle child, my son, seemed to be the one around each time I had a fall. He had to rush some...reactions11comments
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the CommunityEach year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate...reactions1comment
The Stress of Being a CaregiverAnytime you care for someone it’s hard. It’s hard for many reasons. Maybe it’s a time thing and now you have even...reactions6comments
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
First Blood Cancer ChemoAll I can say is that it has been interesting to undergo chemotherapy for the first time for blood cancer. As you...reactions8comments
Always More to Learn, or Relearn, About BloodAt the newspaper where I was a reporter, if you read a too-long story or were making fun of yourself for writing...reactions3comments
The Next Chapter of My Life After CancerI am a survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. During chemotherapy, my life was “on hold" while I focused on treatment. What would I...reactions9comments
The “What Are Your Wishes” Conversation & All The FeelsPart of having cancer is facing the inevitable question, “is it terminal?” In some cases, it’s pretty clear from the jump what...reactions8comments
