A Roller Coaster Called CancerWhen I was kid, I liked roller coasters. I wasn’t a roller coaster nut but I was a fan. What I didn’t...reactions5comments
Attitude of GratitudeWhen I was first diagnosed, I was hit with a whole range of emotions. Like a giant wave, I was taken over...reactions9comments
By the NumbersGrowing up I always liked numbers. In high school, I’d get bored and watch the clock and on a sheet of paper...reactions6comments
Leaping A High Mental HurdleA few months ago, I was talking with my nephew on the phone about his recent bicycling adventures. Riding is big in...reactions7comments
Healing Through Music: A Leukemia Patient's TaleDating back to pre-school age, my mom used to tell me she would put a stack of records (dating myself!) on the...reactions2comments
Choosing the Right Blood Cancer Doctor: A Patient's Guide to EmpowermentThe show Doctor Who has been around since the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a time lord (different than a human...reactions1comment
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our...reactions7comments
Finding the Right Healthcare TeamNavigating a blood cancer diagnosis is challenging. But the first step after receiving a diagnosis should be finding your healthcare team. Many...reactions4comments
When a Doctor Doesn't Believe YouIt’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You’re at the doctor’s office and you’re explaining what’s bothering you and you’re...reactions23comments
What Qualities Do You Look for in a Physician?The possibility of a cancer diagnosis can be most frightening. Choosing the right physician for follow-up, diagnosis and treatment is so important...reactions12comments
Cancer, Medication, and the Unexpected Battle with Weight GainWhen I was growing up, I remember my mom was quite obsessed with her weight. It was interesting because she probably weighed...reactions17comments
It's All In The GenesI took a Genetics class in college many years ago. Despite this, the knowledge I walked away with was only enough to...reactions6comments
Healthiest Sick PersonI recently had my quarterly visit to my oncologist. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking with multiple cancers, including blood cancer...reactions12comments
The Things I've LearnedWow! It’s been five years since my dial cancer diagnoses. The first was a blood cancer called polycythemia vera (PV). Invasive ductal...reactions2comments
Fatigue Overload and OthersMost people know or learn to realize that fatigue is very much in the equation when diagnosed with blood cancer. It’s a...reactions24comments
Diet and Nutrition Through Cancer TreatmentWhat we eat, when we eat, how often we eat and even why we eat affects who we are, and how we...reactions19comments
The Importance of Nutrition for the Blood Cancer PatientGood nutrition can help cancer patients maintain strength, keep healthy body weight, and decrease side effects during and after treatment. Nutrition is...reactions11comments
Why People Disappear When You Get CancerLately, I’ve been seeing a lot of talk on our site and on our Facebook page about how cancer affects the people...reactions25comments
"Remission." That Word Has Power. Or Does It?Not long ago was an auspicious date for me. Yes, it was my birthday. Which one? Well, the scientists back at MIT...reactions41comments
Respecting DecisionsIt's bad enough coping with blood cancer, as the number of decisions are endless, and depending on the disease, the options are...reactions18comments
