Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary dramatically from person to person, but extra support... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Journey with ImmunotherapyThe purpose of our body’s immune system is to protect us against disease and infection. It does this by defending us from foreign substances such as bacteria, viruses, allergens, and... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Support Through Social Media as a Caregiver & PatientAfter being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 25, my daughter Crystal had to spend a lot of time alone. I went with her to all of her treatments, but on... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Day I Shaved My Hair OffOne of the most anticipated experiences when it comes to blood cancer treatment is hair loss. It’s probably the first thing many people associate with cancer. I wasn’t sure how... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FDA Expands Venclexta Approval for Previously Untreated CLL and SLLThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently expanded the approval for Venclexta® (venetoclax). Venclexta is now approved for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic leukemia... By Pamela Munnelly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Leuk's Nightly GameDo you ever find yourself lying in bed late at night, staring at the ceiling, and saying out loud, “WTF? I have leukemia?” (By the way, that stands for What... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Traveling with Multiple MyelomaOne of the questions many ask when they are diagnosed with multiple myeloma or any blood cancer is if they are able to move about as they once did. Multiple... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Riding on a Rollercoaster, and Falling off ItGetting treated for acute myeloid leukemia is like being on a rollercoaster. You get a round of chemotherapy and your blood counts go down. You stay in the hospital while... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer & ClothesClothes. No one thinks much about them, especially when you are told you have cancer. Why would you? The first thing that pops into your mind when a doctor says... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Speaking Up About My CancerI’m not going to lie. I really enjoy talking about myself. I think it’s partly middle child syndrome and partly being human and inherently selfish and wanting to self-promote. And I am 100%... By Katie R3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Memories of My Nursing CareerIt is National Nurses Week so I've been thinking about my experiences as an RN, Nurse Executive and RN Instructor, and now as a nurse cancer survivor. I also began... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Roar Is BackIn late 2009, I was trimming some trees in my backyard. A small branch fell over the wall into my neighbor’s yard. I jumped over the wall to get the... By Matt Goldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
FDA Expands Approval of Tibsovo for Treatment of AML with IDH1 MutationThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of Tibsovo® (ivosidenib), a targeted therapy, for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with an IDH1 mutation in people... By Pamela Munnelly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Post Cancer Post Traumatic StressDuring my battle with lymphoma, my focus was on wellness. I could not think about anything else but getting well. I didn’t let myself plan for the future or months... By Amber Lynch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Strength...What's That?Sometimes, I have to remind myself exactly what is strength and why is it so important for our care and getting through the battles faced by so many. One thing... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Please Don't Ask Me How I'm FeelingYou wouldn’t think a cancer survivor would get upset by being asked, “How are you feeling?” Or that they would be bothered by being told, “You look great.” None of... By Ronni Gordon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
You Must Have Patience!Being a caregiver is always a challenge. Many things in your life will change. You want to be there for your family member, but it can get hard sometimes. Some... By Ann Harper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Having a Life AgainThe last 7 weeks have been amazing. I’m on my new drug and I am able to have a life! I’m not completely crippled by chronic fatigue. And it’s completely... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Helpful Tips for a Patient Receiving a Chemotherapy InfusionReceiving chemotherapy can be a frightening experience. Even as a nurse with many years of clinical practice, I really did not know what to expect. I thought it might be... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments