The Cancer TornadoSaturday, April 24. 1993, Catoosa, Oklahoma, was hit by a deadly tornado. Catoosa is my second hometown. I started teaching for Catoosa Public Schools in 1978 right out of college...reactions7comments
The Biopsy Experience for Blood Cancer DiagnosisDepending on a patient’s symptoms or abnormal lab values, the physician may consider a biopsy in order to examine the cells and make a definite determination of the diagnosis. Frequently...reactions4comments
From Rare to CommonTreatment for multiple myeloma has come a very long way! It was a little over ten years that this rare condition was considered incurable... but is it? I along with...reactionscomments
Pamela Won't Let PV Define HerI first met Pamela, age 64, when we worked together starting about 30 years ago. Long after we had both moved on to other jobs, and in her case, another...reactions2comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...reactions1comment
'Alphabet Soup': Explaining ECP for GVHD of the Skin (Part 1)When I tell people that I had four stem cell transplants, I have to start with the basics if they don’t know about blood cancer. I explain what a stem...reactions3comments
The Social of it AllHere we are at full speed of everything surrounding us. In our particular case, it's cancer, emotions, and technology. Yes, technology because where would we truly be without our phones...reactions7comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactions2comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Surfing The Emotional Waves Of Cancer and Your Angry RaccoonCancer is such a mercurial illness. One day, things could be looking great, and the next, the entire diagnosis could change. It’s like the roller coaster at the county fair...reactions18comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactions1comment
Blood-Cancer.com Turns 2 🎉Today, May 5th, 2020, Blood-Cancer.com turns 2 years old. Over the past two years, I've had the pleasure of meeting many of you virtually and getting to know your stories...reactions1comment
The Fog of CancerPicture this. Your friend was captured by aliens. They experimented on her, crossing her DNA with the DNA of one of their hottest babes from planet Euphoria. You drove straight...reactions1comment
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...reactions4comments
A Q&A with Racheli: Non-Toxic Lifestyle, Young Adults with Cancer, & How I Was DiagnosedIn today's video, I asked YOU what you wanted to hear. I got so many questions about my non-toxic lifestyle and what products were safe to use during treatment! I...reactions4comments
Chair Yoga Helpful After Stem Cell Transplant and at Other Stressful TimesWhen I’m running or playing tennis, it’s hard for me to believe that after my last transplant, I was so weak that I could barely sit on the edge of...reactions4comments
Cancer Emotions and Butterfinger Pie"I think you took out your anxieties on those hedges!" my neighbor said. We were looking at the two hedges on each side of my house. It was true; I...reactions6comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...reactions2comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Blood-Cancer.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions5comments