10 Years a Londoner!I’ve lived in London for 10 years and I can’t really believe it. There have been so many times when I’ve thought about...reactions1comment
Letting GoMy parents were wonderful people. In fact, I’d say they were the best parents a boy could ask for. But one of...reactions10comments
My Experience with Look Good Feel BetterUpon diagnosis, I was made aware of many wonderful organizations and programs that do beautiful and beneficial events for patients. One interactive...reactions3comments
MPN Awareness DaySeptember 12 is MPN Awareness Day! To honor this day, our advocate, Deb Wesloh, talked about her experience living with polycythemia vera...reactions2comments
The Future of Blood Cancer TreatmentNow that we are in September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be appropriate to explore future trends in the...reactions6comments
What's in Laughter?Do you laugh? I mean really bust a gut on a funny? Let me just say, laughter is a must in this...reactions6comments
The Halfway MarkHaving cancer is never a good thing, but no matter how bad something may seem, there are always a few good days...reactions4comments
Leukaemic Rate RisingIt’s gone from 0.002% to 0.005% and for those of you into numbers, I know this is nothing. I really do! But...reactions4comments
The End of the BeginningThe date of my final PET scan after chemo is rapidly approaching, and if all goes as planned, it means the official...reactions9comments
Whatever You Call It, Trauma After Cancer Is RealWhen I first heard of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, it had to do with flashbacks and nightmares afflicting veterans of wars...reactions4comments
Lemons to LemonadeSometimes life hands you lemons, but you always have the ability to make lemonade out of them if you just add a...reactions5comments
Battle Fatigue: Deciding When to Stop FightingNot every cancer patient sees themselves as a warrior, fighting a battle against their cancer. They say they are merely trying to...reactions8comments
Medical Mystery Tour: What Caused My PV?When I was first diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) three years ago, I was curious on how I, a relatively healthy person...reactions11comments
Fatigue - Can It Be Analyzed?Admit it, you’re as tired hearing about fatigue as you are tired. Raise your hand if you don’t have an issue with...reactions12comments
Diagnosis Day: The Day I Still Can’t Believe ExistsI think that most people live their lives either dreading the day that they may be diagnosed with cancer, possibly because of...reactions7comments
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Was DiagnosedMy greatest fear upon learning about my diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma was that I was dying. I had just experienced a wonderful...reactions12comments
The Coffee ShoppeHere in Washington State we have coffee shoppes – a LOT of coffee shoppes. It all started in Seattle with Starbucks. Now...reactions3comments
Starting the Tough ConversationsI have lived with, fought, and often beaten back multiple myeloma for going on seven years now. Mine has presented itself as...reactions3comments
Writing to Cope with CancerHearing the words, "You have cancer," is like getting a punch in the gut. Your feelings can go from shock to disbelief...reactions3comments
Cancer On Board Is 2My little cancer charity, Cancer On Board, is now 2. Well, it’s been 2 years since we got official charitable status and...reactions4comments
