Pretty Amazing News (Part 2)I have changed drugs so many times in the last 6 years, I think one of the most constant sentences to come...reactions5comments
We Versus I: Forming a Team as Patient and CaregiverMy daughter, Crystal, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2016 at the age of 25. It was one of the hardest times...reactions12comments
A Diagnosiversary Wish for YouJanuary 15 is my diagnosiversary. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 12 years ago. It’s a doubly special cancer day for me...reactions6comments
Weight for It...So I’ve always maintained a petite statute for a good part of my life. However, during my time with multiple myeloma, let’s...reactions9comments
The Effects of Cancer on RelationshipsRelationships are an important part of our lives that bring us love, happiness, and stability. During my cancer treatment, I found my...reactions8comments
The Decade That WasI’ve always loved end of year lists. I can’t get enough of them. I’ll buy magazines and watch a bunch of end...reactions17comments
Life on the SurfaceHello! I’m aware that it has been a while since I’ve written anything. When it comes to participating in the blood cancer...reactions12comments
Life After Cancer: We All Need a Survivorship PlanI feel funny saying anything negative about the cancer center where I was treated. After all, thanks to the care I received...reactions7comments
Pretty Amazing News (Part 1)Something really amazing happened at my last checkup. Something that I’m still sort of getting my head around and can’t really believe...reactions4comments
Doing Nothing New in 2020 - Surviving Cancer Is EnoughIt’s that time of year – when all the “near year’s resolutions” / “another year gone by” posts come out. It’s inevitable...reactions15comments
Am I Less of a Man?Retirement was hard for me. Sure, the first few months were great – like an extended vacation. But even vacations grow stale...reactions10comments
Myeloma, Like a Minnesota WinterOn the drive to my son's school this morning, we saw the sheriff go by, lights blazing and sirens blaring. The roads...reactions7comments
CAR T Cell Therapy Signaling (CAR T 301)If you’ve read the previous articles I’ve written on CAR T cell therapy (CAR T 101 and CAR T 201), you’ll be...reactions4comments
New Life, New OutlookI believe life is circular. We have our ups and we have our downs. My daughter getting cancer at the young age...reactions4comments
Seeking Forgiveness From Those I Hurt Through My DiagnosisIn my experience, losing friends upon adversity is a common occurrence. Whenever I speak with people who were also diagnosed with cancer...reactions9comments
Enjoying Holidays as a Cancer SurvivorI can remember feeling exhausted and dreading the holidays when I was battling cancer. How could I possibly shop for holiday gifts...reactions8comments
Bone Damage and Lytic Lesions With Multiple MyelomaOne of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided...reactions17comments
Trouble in (Tennis) ParadiseAnyone who reads my posts knows how much I love tennis and how much it has helped me heal. It is especially...reactions3comments
Taking the BallWe quickly packed and drove to the city. I took her to the largest, most expensive place in town. Our room had...reactions4comments
Scanxiety Doesn't End at No Evidence of DiseaseA part of the process of cancer care is the scan. Before my diagnosis with Hodgkin lymphoma, I had heard the terms...reactions3comments
