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Well, I did it! Months ago. I went for 3, 2.2-mile runs that took approximately 18 minutes each in a week. And it took me 3 weeks to recover. And...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in the US is dropping. Between 1991 and 2017...

I have been feeling a little melancholy (no, not a combination of cantaloupe and cauliflower, but the other one) since the holidays, and having a difficult time figuring out why...

Health insurance used to be something that I overlooked. It didn't feel like a complete necessity because I never had a total need for it until I was sick and...

Now that my wife and I are empty nesters, we’re making grand plans for what to do with our time. Travel is a big part of our plans, and we...

My daughter, Crystal, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was just 25 years old. She went through a little over 6 months of treatments, which consisted of 12 rounds...

I’ve been thinking about this recently as loads of people I know have had colds or the flu. One tried to take over, but I got rid of it by...

Seeing Larry Lucchino, chairman of The Jimmy Fund, at a recent conference on cancer survivorship, reminded me of the time I was a nervous wreck when I was on the...

Am I going to lose my hair? This is usually one of the first questions when someone finds out they will have to undergo chemo, regardless of the type of cancer...

It was 1995, and by his own admission, Larry Lucchino, currently president and CEO Emeritus of the Boston Red Sox, was “cocky, full of myself.” At age 40, he had...

Being paranoid becomes a part of life after cancer. I find myself spiraling with concern over the smallest things. I no longer worry over the little things in day to...

When most people hear the name Scott Hamilton, ice skating glory comes to mind. But the Olympic gold medalist is also a cancer survivor. And it sounds like he approached...

When I was diagnosed, I could NOT wait to be considered a survivor. I was absolutely set on that word and had a countdown until my last chemo was complete...

Human history is chronicled by days, months and years. And going back in time, there is a dividing line from which our calendars today are based. That line, that event...

I was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in 2017. Yes, it's a real thing. I've always thought it sounded like something from Star Trek, maybe something Mr. Spock would acquire...

From doctor’s appointments to medications to treatment plans, keeping track of everything related to your blood cancer can feel overwhelming. Staying organized and having a place to keep track of...

As I write this post, I’m challenged as I think about the recent, devastating passing of all-time sports hero, Kobe Bryant. The news that pulsated every television channel last Sunday...

A blood cancer diagnosis is a frightening event in so many ways. The thought of needing chemotherapy or any treatment can be overwhelming. Knowledge can be powerful and help provide...

As most anyone born during the period spanning the mid-to-late 1960s to the early ‘80s will undoubtedly recall, there was a well-known board game from that era by the name...

I found it really difficult to share information with friends and family about what I was dealing with before and even during my diagnosis. My mom and I sat down...