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
Transitioning to Life After CancerDuring my chemotherapy for blood cancer, I looked forward to life after cancer. I thought this new chapter would be filled with...reactions5comments
Chemo Isn't That Bad Of A Guy, He Just Plays One On TVChemo. We’ve all seen it on TV and in the movies so many times that many of you, like me, used it...reactions15comments
Teeth, Gums, and MoreWhen you learn cancer treatment will involve chemotherapy, it is easy to begin thinking of the many potential side effects. We have...reactions9comments
Life After Cancer: The Emotional Fall OutWhen I was diagnosed with leukemia, my self-esteem was not in great condition. I remember specifically thinking to myself “nobody will even...reactions5comments
'That Man Has No Ego'You wouldn’t think that a story about Ronald Reagan’s recovery from a gunshot wound would remind me of an experience during my...reactions9comments
Survivorship PlansBefore I begin, I need to make it clear that I am by no means an expert on survivorship plans. In fact...reactions6comments
The High Cost of Blood Cancer DrugsBefore I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I had not given a second thought to the cost of prescription drugs. I had...reactions27comments
What is Cardiotoxicity?Cardiotoxicity is damage to the heart muscle. Chemotherapy drugs that are used to treat blood cancer can cause damage to the heart...reactions1comment
Please Don't Say You're A Blast From My PastWhen I was in seventh grade, to write a paper on restaurant jargon, I sat at the counter in a luncheonette near...reactions10comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions5comments
Fertility, Fatigue, and Figuring Out the Right Treatment RegimenAfter graduating from Edinburgh and leaving consultant number 1 behind (very happily!), I came under the care of consultant number 2 in...reactionscomments
Hitting Rock Bottom and Getting UpI can honestly say I’ve hit what I thought was rock bottom many times in my chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) journey. One...reactions8comments
Enjoy The JourneyI like metaphors. I see them everywhere. Do you like metaphors? I hope so because today you’re getting one. A few years...reactions8comments
My Personal Journey (Part 2)In this second video, Dennis discusses his reaction to his first time experiencing R-CHOP chemotherapy, from his port installation to his first...reactions7comments
Anticipatory NauseaWhen most people think of chemotherapy, they are under the general understanding that it makes cancer patients pretty sick. That’s how it’s...reactions9comments
Cancer and Circadian Rhythms: The BasicsMuch as been made of the circadian system and its characteristic rhythms since the Nobel Prize was awarded to three different scientists...reactions12comments
35 and Not What I ExpectedIt’s been a funny few weeks in terms of me and how I’ve been feeling with my internal chatter. My blood counts are...reactions8comments
