FDA Expands Venclexta Approval for Broader Treatment of CLL and SLLThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently expanded the approval for Venclexta® (venetoclax). Venclexta is now approved to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL)... By Emily DownwardJune 14, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On Being Sick But Also WellBack in my days as a reporter at a newspaper near my home in Western Massachusetts when I wrote a story about a little girl with leukemia, I never forgot... By Ronni GordonJune 14, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Life-Changing Impact of Blood CancerReceiving a diagnosis of blood cancer can change life as you know it, from the physical effects of treatment to the deeply emotional aspects of coping with a cancer diagnosis... By Editorial TeamJune 13, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Sunshine...It’s the Little Things That Make the Biggest DifferenceI am a sun baby. I am a lizard. I take time to warm up. I love the sun. The heat. It makes me happy. I function so much better in... By Katie RJune 12, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strategies to Reduce Mental CloudingChemo brain commonly involves cognitive changes including a reduction in short term memory, speed of information processing, and a limited ability to organize information.1 During my chemotherapy, I had noticed... By Carole McCueJune 11, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel AnxietyI didn’t realise I could get anxious, or that travel anxiety would become a part of my life. But it did. And I only realised it a couple of years... By Katie RJune 8, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Addressing Life Changes Through WritingExpressive writing or journaling involves a patient writing about his or her emotional experiences. This process encourages a patient to express whatever is on his or her mind, letting hopes... By Carole McCueJune 7, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Beginning of My Acute Myeloid LifeI was your everyday high school student before being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2003. Going into my junior year at 15 years old, I spent the summer months... By VinnieCentJune 6, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After Diagnosis, Choosing a Treatment CenterWhen I learned I had leukemia, my first thought was to be treated close to home at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. The local hematologist who diagnosed me said... By Ronni GordonJune 5, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
If Possible, Keep MovingPrior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I commuted to work by bike every day. It was a ten-mile ride each way. Where I live is flat, so it wasn’t... By Matt GoldmanJune 4, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2018Today is the 31st annual National Cancer Survivors Day! Observed each year on the first Sunday in June, this day honors survivors, those currently in the fight against cancer, and... By Editorial TeamJune 3, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Going to the Hospital, Consider Bringing a LampIf you were going to be in a room for a good period of time, you would want something more welcoming than a harsh overhead light and bare walls. In... By Ronni GordonJune 1, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hello My Name Is SurvivorSeveral years ago, I attended a "Blood Cancer Day" co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Pennsylvania. Survivorship was the topic of the keynote address. I... By CindyCMay 31, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How to Tell a Loved One That You Have CancerHaving a cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and fearful experience. I remember not wanting to talk about it to anyone. My husband was given strict orders to tell no... By Carole McCueMay 30, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Words We UseEvery year, National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June.1 I’ve been celebrating it for 10 years now, since I was first diagnosed with follicular lymphoma... By Bob McEachernMay 29, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psychosocial Considerations for Children with CancerA diagnosis of cancer carries a psychosocial and physical impact for anyone, and for the youngest patients, there are added considerations. Because they are in the midst of development, children... By Emily DownwardMay 29, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Noticing (and Generally Ignoring) the Early Signs of My Blood CancerHaving lived with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), or how I refer to it ‘old man’s cancer’ for just over 11 years, it’s always a bit of a challenge to know... By Katie RMay 25, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Chutes and LaddersTwo months before my stem cell transplant, I happened upon some medical students' posters in one of the many lobbies in MD Anderson. My mom and I were obviously very... By ElleCMay 23, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making the Most of Your Oncology VisitIt is normal to be anxious, fearful, and angry when a cancer diagnosis is suspected. I can remember how scared I felt even as an experienced RN. I truly had... By Carole McCueMay 21, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Confronting the Anniversary ChallengeEven if you’re healthy, cancer anniversaries can bring tears to your eyes. These emotional landmines come in many forms. The day that you suspected something was wrong. The date of... By Ronni GordonMay 18, 2018Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
