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
Fatigue and Post Cancer (Part 2)Do you ever get frustrated with trying to balance the fatigue, but also try to explain to others how it feels to...reactions1comment
Why Crying Can Be Good For YouIn the morning while I’m making coffee, I record “The Today Show” and “Morning Joe.” Then I can skip through the commercials...reactions7comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 3)If you missed it, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Being a caregiver takes many forms. Sometimes it...reactions11comments
Fighting for Disability Benefits (Part 2): The HearingIn Part 1, I wrote about my Social Security Disability (SSDI) review and how Social Security no longer considered me disabled. My...reactions7comments
Acknowledging Your Diagnosis DayIt’s been a few years now since I heard the words, “you have cancer.” On one hand, I can’t believe so much...reactions3comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions3comments
Looking for Mumpsy and Finding BlessingsIn 1967, my dad and I were looking at photos at my grandmother's house. He held up a picture and said, "Here...reactions13comments
How Did You Know?Since my diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in August of 2020 I have been asked many times how I knew I had non-Hodgkin...reactions9comments
Post-Cancer Fatigue and The Struggle (Part 1)Fatigue post-cancer is very REAL! I totally understand the frustration, because I deal with it myself. It’s hard to explain to others...reactions8comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactions1comment
How to Help a Cancer PatientThere are lots of places online that will tell you about what you should not say to a cancer patient. That includes...reactions9comments
The ClimbA couple of years ago, we visited Big Bend National Park in western Texas to do some hiking. As we slowly ascended...reactions12comments
It's All Getting Very Real NowI have a fertility appointment in a few days. It’s all beginning to get very real now. I’m excited and also hesitant...reactions5comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 2)If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series. Taking on the role of caregiver will mean a lot to...reactions11comments
Introducing the PandaMy name is Amanda, I’m new to the blood cancer community. I’m a two-time cancer survivor and an allogeneic bone marrow transplant...reactions3comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like…Grief is complex and looks different for everyone. Check out the definitions below. Then, scroll down and comment or copy and paste...reactions4comments
