Chemo Bags: My Way of Giving BackBefore every chemotherapy appointment, I packed a tote bag full of things that I found comforting or useful. Once I finished chemo...reactions2comments
What Is Polycythemia Vera?Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasm, or MPN. In polycythemia vera, the bone marrow produces too many...reactions18comments
Having the Right DoctorGetting the right doctor is one of the most important things you could do for your health. Everyone suggests you get a...reactions1comment
Just Another Long Term Side Effect: HypothyroidismChemo: The gift that keeps on giving, am I right?! The “new normal” we experience with cancer is not just learning how...reactions1comment
Setting a GoalMy mother died from lung cancer, my daughter got Hodgkin lymphoma at 25, and I too am a cancer patient. I have...reactionscomments
Multiple Transplants, Many ReactionsWhen people hear that I had four bone marrow transplants, their reactions fall into three categories summarized like so: To back up...reactions1comment
Understanding Marginal Zone LymphomaMarginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), or blood cancer. Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell...reactions1comment
A 2 Week Treatment Break...FinallyA two-week break from treatment has started!!! Which is beyond amazing. I've needed this. The exhaustion has been beyond bearable. I have been...reactions2comments
Finding My New NicheIf you would have asked me to tell you about myself a few years ago, I would have probably started with my...reactions7comments
A Family Affair: Managing the Impact of Cancer on FamilyA cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for family and others in your life. It may be necessary to actively work to promote...reactions3comments
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
A Persistent Cold and Fatigue Sets InWell, it hasn’t been a great couple of weeks. After I wrote the post about still feeling good on a double dose...reactions6comments
Beach Grass: This Community's Strong RootsAll my life I’ve been an introvert and a loner. Even in high school I didn’t belong to any clicks. I wasn’t...reactions4comments
Honesty is the Best Policy: Dealing with Family that Can't Handle CancerLet me share a letter I recently wrote to a cousin who told me he would be happy to help me with...reactions20comments
What Is Essential Thrombocythemia?Essential thrombocythemia is a rare blood condition that affects platelets. Platelets are blood cells that control bleeding. Essential thrombocythemia is a type...reactions1comment
Life of a SurvivorLife as a survivor for most may still include a busy day with the exception of having cancer. There we go with...reactions6comments
Should I Participate In a Clinical Trial?What is a clinical trial? Does it impact the care of a cancer patient? These are the questions that puzzle many cancer...reactions1comment
It Takes a Lot of Work to Ward Off Evil SpiritsOn Jan. 31st, 2009, I had my fourth bone marrow transplant. Do the easy math, and you’ll see that Jan 31st, 2019...reactions1comment
My Emotional Port RemovalAlmost every single procedure or event related to my cancer experience was set to be emotional but this one was different. These...reactions9comments
Signs & SymptomsCancer is such a scary thing. No one wants to hear the words, "You have cancer”. Because of that, we sometimes put...reactions2comments
