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I was relaxing in the sunroom one morning reading when the phone rang. The caller, on that occasion, turned out to be that all-too-familiar automated voice asking for confirmation on...

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what comes next. It’s a pretty big subject when you live with a blood cancer or any of the chronic cancers, really. What’s...

Bills, bills, and bills uuuggghhhh!!!! That's the song that has been running through my head today. You may have heard it before chemotherapy does not just take the bad cells...

Lately, I have been seeing talk about working with cancer. It’s something more than a few of us try to do, and for some of us it’s a must-do in...

I have been looking for a condo for a couple of years. I’m an empty nester, divorced, and living alone in a house that is too big for me. Part...

I was chosen again to attend HealtheVoices conference. What makes this particular conference unique is the safe meeting place for a wide range of patient leaders/advocates. Most times, a lot...

Having blood cancer, sometimes I feel like my movements are stifled by quicksand. There are ups and downs in life for everyone. But trudging through nine years with chronic myeloid...

Taking care of someone is always difficult. Of course the amount of difficulty depends on the ability of the recipient, but no matter what, it still takes a toll on...

Living with blood cancer presents a unique set of challenges. From managing medication regimens to navigating emotional support, individuals with blood cancer face daily hurdles that impact their quality of...

I’ve been really noticing my feelings lately. And as I look back on the last 17 years since I was first diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, I realize that I...

I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. There were a few symptoms that my doctor had followed up on. Many of the symptoms were pretty vague and persistent. The one...

When cancer first came calling, I wasn’t quite sure how to react or respond. It took a few months, but now I am proud to say my cancer has become...

One of the more stressful discoveries surrounding my encounter with blood cancer, aside from the initial shock, treatment protocols, and the physical/emotional reactions to chemotherapy, was an awareness of a...

One of the recent topics being talked about around here is making a nest, and I have to say I’m all for it. Now, In Katelynn’s wonderful article, they talk...

Lately, I’ve been having to work on not holding grudges. I never used to; at least, I don’t think I did. But I realized I still hold a lot of...

A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. I can remember feeling shock, anger, and denial. How could this be happening to me? I lived a healthy lifestyle and was...

"I'll believe it when I see it!" We have all heard this statement. Unfortunately, some have heard it from loved ones while facing blood cancer. How sad is that? No...

It’s hard to consider thoughts of enjoying some portion of life in this new phase as a blood cancer survivor. The word has a way of putting such a negative...

Thank you for participating in the Blood Cancer Chronicles: Book Giveaway! Winners are being selected and will be contacted by email! We're thrilled to give away 4 copies of Ray...

When I was a reporter at a daily newspaper, I often wrote stories based on press releases that various people and groups sent. Many described upcoming events. We would use...