ForgivenessOne of the biggest letdowns through treatment was the toxicity of friends who let me down. After treatment, I had enough of...reactions8comments
What To Expect When Expecting...ChemoA few days ago I had my final check-up, the one before the long waiting period to be declared “cured,” and it...reactions2comments
Tough Like Grandpa!I have a photo of my grandfather wearing a dress. No, he wasn't a drag queen. The picture I treasure shows Grandpa...reactions13comments
How I Got Through My Cancer JourneysI remember reading a quote from a meme, it's actually funny because it just popped up! I did not go looking for...reactions9comments
Dogs and Death: How Much Sharing is Too Much?I know one dog lover who didn’t do this and many others who have done it. I’m not against it but I’m...reactions8comments
Goodbye, Old FriendI learned today that I am going to soon lose a very close and new best friend due to some dramatic turns...reactions20comments
Working With Blood CancerThere are many choices to contemplate when blood cancer strikes, but determining whether or not to continue your employment has to be...reactions12comments
Food For ThoughtFood can mean more than just nourishment. It’s a way to share family time, share stories, meet up with friends, and even...reactions11comments
How Are You Doing?The questions you must prepare to be asked the most are "How are you doing?", "How are you feeling?", and "Are you...reactions7comments
Picture TaskLiving with cancer takes on so many responsibilities that sometimes get lost in the wind. Recently, I was intrigued with a program...reactions10comments
Cancer, Pain, And Distracting YourselfPain. The “P” word. It goes hand in hand with cancer, and yet so little is done about it until it’s an...reactions8comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
The Advice We Didn't Ask ForIn today's video, I share some of the unsolicited advice and comments that were made to me and fellow cancer patients as...reactions8comments
If I Ran the WorldWhen my oncologist told me that I had myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in 2017, she showed me a chart with my life expectancy...reactions12comments
Battle ScarsWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living as a survivor for a while, it’s best to prepare yourself for some scarring...reactions13comments
Advice From Our Centenarian FriendsLiving to be 100 years old makes one a centenarian (pronounced cen-ten-air-e-an). I have been volunteering for Centenarians of Oklahoma since 2018. Oklahoma...reactions11comments
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
