Family's Reaction To Your Cancer DiagnosisPreviously, I spoke about my personal reaction to my diagnosis as a cancer patient speaking to another patient or cancer survivor(s). It's...reactions5comments
"Pretend Like You Are Okay" (Part 2)In Part 1, I talked about how I sometimes had a difficult time working while living with blood cancer. In those early...reactions4comments
It Was My Re-Birthday and I Forgot All About ItIt’s hard to always know exactly what makes you want to call or email a certain friend or family member on any...reactions3comments
In Peer Support Program, Trying to Share the Right AmountWhen I was first treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), it helped me to speak to someone who had “been there, done...reactions6comments
Making & Living With Cancer's Tough Choices“This is a life and death decision.” How many times have people around you thrown around that phrase? Probably a lot when...reactions14comments
Good People To Guide UsFred Rogers once said in an interview, "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my...reactions8comments
The Power of PivotI remember when I was young and indestructible. There were only a few things to worry about like grades, the next great...reactions6comments
HopeEarly on during my cancer diagnosis and journey, I felt overwhelmed, angry, and worried. In addition, I was out of control and...reactions5comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Rain, Rain Go Away“Into every life a little rain must fall.” How many times have we heard that expression? In some ways, it reminds us...reactions8comments
Leukemia Deaths Spark ReactionsIt’s hard to explain the sinking feeling I get when I hear of someone who has died of “my” disease. Maybe that’s...reactions8comments
I Feel Good?Yes, the title is a question. Don’t get me wrong... “Do I continue to have chronic pain?” Yes. “Do I sometimes want...reactions19comments
Feeling Let Down AgainI'm feeling incredibly frustrated and angry with the fertility consultant I have been seeing. They are the lead consultant so I can’t...reactions4comments
Doing The WorkI was asked the other day, what was the key to doing as well as I am. Excellent question. I hadn’t really...reactions5comments
InfertilityI know that infertility can be a hard subject to speak about - it is for me. Not every cancer patient has...reactions2comments
Turning 60 & Following The Advice of an Earlier ArticleIn September of 2020, Ramae Hamrin wrote, Turning 50 with Blood Cancer. The article was about turning 50 and trying 50 new...reactions21comments
The Power of FriendshipsThe last week of January 2021 was emotionally rough for me. Two of my longtime friends passed away. I know they are...reactions15comments
Blood Cancer TriviaBy sharing my journey with blood cancer online, I have had the privilege to engage multiple other patients online. A little over...reactions6comments
Here's Why I Don't Call It My Leukemia 'Journey' (or 'Battle')One time when I was interviewing a breast cancer survivor for a story on “the pinking of America” – a trend towards...reactions14comments
Fighting For Disability Benefits (Part 3): The DecisionIf you haven't already, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. I knew the letter was in the mailbox...reactions9comments
