What is this CAR T-Cell Therapy Anyway? (CAR T 101)You may have heard or read a lot about this thing called 'CAR T-cell therapy' - but what exactly is it? Just another cancer fad, a new variation on the...reactions3comments
Thought on the Passing of a Blood Cancer AdvocateI don’t know about other countries, but I know that in our country we’re big on fixing things. We are not inclined to follow Paul’s McCartney’s advice and “let it...reactions1comment
Well, I'm Tired... AgainI want to write but I don’t really have the words. I’m tired. Work has gone quiet because of it. Not that I’m worried. Well, a little bit worried. But...reactions17comments
Is It Myeloma?Like so many of us, when I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I had never heard of it. It was a complete mystery. When my wife or I called family...reactions4comments
Keeping a Healthy PerspectiveWhile I was going through treatment, I used to get messages from people all the time saying something along the lines of, “I was having a really bad day but...reactions2comments
The Egg DilemmaWhen someone is diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, the chemo that is given can affect a woman's eggs and fertility. This could result in a problem with a future pregnancy or...reactions2comments
"Maskeuraids" - Making Traveling a Little Fun AgainThis will be my first of several blogs about traveling with immune deficiency and chronic pain. Getting ready for extended travel has had its ups and downs. It runs the...reactions4comments
Headband HaulWhen facing hair loss and hair growth, there is never one specific way to get through it or feel like yourself. We all have our different styles and techniques for...reactions2comments
It Was Always About Love, Anyway: Remembering Cherie RinekerWe are deeply saddened to share that blood cancer advocate, Cherie Rineker, passed away on October 23, 2019. Cherie tirelessly advocated for multiple myeloma patients worldwide through her popular Facebook...reactions1comment
The “New Normal”: When the Battle Armor Comes OffMy “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe life in survivorship, completely took me by surprise when I exited treatment. It happened both times I experienced...reactions14comments
Yelling at GodSome of us have a secret we seldom share. When we learned we had cancer we were numb at first, then worried, then afraid. And then the anger came. We...reactions7comments
Birthday CapsuleI celebrate a big birthday this year and rather than shed light on the number, let’s talk about the milestone in general. I believe many readers can attest to the...reactions10comments
Cancerlation - Leaving Things UndoneWhen you have cancer, your outlook on life gets upended and everything takes two giant steps to the left. Things seem familiar but they are never exactly the same as...reactions15comments
Should I Change My Oncologist?As a cancer patient, one must be comfortable and confident in your oncologist. I recently spoke with a cancer survivor about her concerns with her physician. The patient seemed anxious...reactions3comments
Some People Just Can’t Deal with CancerBefore Crystal came home, she had been in a relationship. It wasn’t a good one. That was bad enough, but when she found out she had cancer at age 25...reactions8comments
How Can Pharma Help Promote Healthy Lifestyles?We all recognize the significance and influence of pharmaceutical companies. Not only have they done an excellent job of keeping many of us alive past our expiration dates, they have...reactions7comments
Love BitesJeff Neurman was diagnosed with CLL over six years ago. He currently writes about his experiences with blood cancer on his blog, It's In My Blood: Battling Cancer with Humor...reactions8comments
Getting a Leg up on Hating My LegsThis morning, as I was exercising in the weight room at our local YMCA, I looked down at my legs and thought, “They’ll never get you into a beauty pageant.”...reactions7comments
Who's in Charge?Okay, so today's post is sorta, kinda, about faith, belief, and all that stuff. Go ahead and admit it, this is something we cancer people do think about at times...reactions4comments
Scan, Scan, Everywhere a Scan2019 has been the year of the scan for me. I’ve had 3 MRIs, several x rays and one PET/CT scan since January. I’m very claustrophobic so just the thought...reactions7comments