Update On My JourneyAn update on my journey and battle with blood cancer continues. To date, four infusions of R-CHOP have been completed and the...reactions14comments
The Social of it AllHere we are at full speed of everything surrounding us. In our particular case, it's cancer, emotions, and technology. Yes, technology because...reactions7comments
Not Feeling Very Jolly‘Tis the season to be jolly. You hear it everywhere. You’re supposed to be jolly, because the song says it’s the season...reactions5comments
It's Jeopardy TimeI hear the familiar opening tune as I arrive in the family room. It’s Jeopardy time! This is something my family has...reactions12comments
When It's OK to Use the Word 'Lucky'Nobody should say you’re lucky to get cancer, but luck is a matter of degree. For example, an acute myeloid leukemia (AML)...reactions2comments
Scars as a Road Map of Where We've BeenWhen most people hear the name Scott Hamilton, ice skating glory comes to mind. But the Olympic gold medalist is also a...reactions3comments
Life After Cancer: We All Need a Survivorship PlanI feel funny saying anything negative about the cancer center where I was treated. After all, thanks to the care I received...reactions7comments
Snip Snip, Bye-Bye HairBye-bye hair. Well, this is the written word so you don’t necessarily know what I look like. Until 5 days ago, I had really...reactions7comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactions2comments
MisconceptionsThere is a huge misunderstanding that cancer survivors are a bunch of helpless individuals. I’m here to break down some of these...reactions10comments
The 'D' WordIt’s a funny thing, leukemia. I’m in the wait and watch stage so, for me, Leuk is still an invisible enemy lurking...reactions9comments
Describing Blood Cancer to a Person Who Doesn't Have ItA cancer diagnosis is a very distressing event. As a cancer survivor, I had to learn to explain what blood cancer is...reactions12comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactions1comment
Exploring Blood Cancer Treatment OptionsIn September 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Blood-Cancer.com) conducted a survey to learn more about how blood cancer affects members...reactionscomments
My Body, My AnchorI'm a black ocean, leaping and wide, welling and swelling I bear in the tide. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear...reactions6comments
Shifting Focus: Survivor vs. Living BeingWhen you survive a life-threatening disease like cancer, there is a transition period where patients learn how to incorporate that experience into...reactions4comments
Giving Yourself A Break. And A Break.Cancer is such a monumental, life-altering experience that it can be difficult not only to get through it but to return to...reactions16comments
A Current of HopeI grew up at a bay in Washington State. That’s probably why I find boating in Puget Sound so calming. It’s like...reactions8comments
How I Try to Stay Out of Trouble While Exercising (Part 2)My middle child, my son, seemed to be the one around each time I had a fall. He had to rush some...reactions11comments
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the CommunityEach year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate...reactions1comment
