Re-creating MyselfThere’s a corkboard at the front of my desk. I see it when I sit down to write, but I seldom notice...reactions20comments
Turning 50 With Blood CancerI quietly turned 50 at the end of May this year. I’ve never been too much into celebrating my yearly milestones. I...reactions17comments
The Trouble with (Blood Cancer) MugglesIt’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month again. And once again, I have mixed feelings about it. I am pretty aware of my own...reactions8comments
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember is Blood Cancer Awareness Month! During this time there are many fundraisers, walks, and information given out about the cancers. The...reactionscomments
World CML Day: The Five C's of Chronic Myeloid LeukemiaIt’s my observation that the “chronic,” part of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is what trips people up. It’s probably why I’ve heard...reactions12comments
Some People Just Don't Get ItA friend made a comment that shows some people have no idea. No idea what, you might wonder. No idea what blood...reactions11comments
If My Blood Cancer Was For SaleYou’re probably like me. You’re online a lot. You do lots of searches. And once you’ve done those searches, you start to...reactions6comments
Watchful Waiting Treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma PatientsWatchful waiting is a form of active surveillance that can be used for people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) when there is no...reactions10comments
Stem Cell Transplant: Just The BasicsA friend who has a friend facing a stem cell transplant thought, with good reason, that I could pass on some useful...reactions5comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of blood-cancer.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactions1comment
Exploring Blood Cancer Treatment OptionsIn September 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Blood-Cancer.com) conducted a survey to learn more about how blood cancer affects members...reactionscomments
For Those in the Back, Leukemia is 'Real' CancerThe idea that I feel the need to say, “leukemia is real cancer,” is weird, isn’t it? Well to me, it boggles...reactions18comments
It's Jeopardy TimeI hear the familiar opening tune as I arrive in the family room. It’s Jeopardy time! This is something my family has...reactions12comments
Privacy and CancerAfter a trying week that ended with a girlfriend Zoom, I was hit with the news of the passing of the extraordinary...reactions8comments
Dear MDSWrite a letter to my blood cancer? Well, why not? I once attended a summer workshop for teachers where we wrote letters...reactions13comments
Blood Cancer and Other Health ConditionsNavigating a blood cancer diagnosis can be challenging on its own, let alone with other health conditions occurring alongside it. When 2...reactions10comments
Trust… Then VerifyIt is so easy to overreact to an initial diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life-changing and it is good to...reactions23comments
Ask the Advocates: Accepting a DiagnosisWelcome to Ask the Advocates! Feel free to post your own answers to the community question in the comment section below. You...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Blood-Cancer.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
