Running AgainI WENT RUNNING AGAIN AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I haven’t been running in so long and I miss it and it was so amazing to be able to go! Also, as...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
If I Didn’t Have to Wear Clothes“I’d feel so much better if I didn’t have to wear clothes.” This was my response to a new healthcare provider yesterday when asked me how I was doing. He looked at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fun in the Sun with MyelomaSummer is around the corner and so is the sun. I’m a winter baby but I do like some aspects of what summertime brings… well, all but one...the rays of...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Blood Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Always Waiting... Always with HopeOver the last 11 and a half years, I have been on 5 different types of oral chemotherapy. Been back on one of them twice, and back on another 3...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Animals & CancerAnimals can be so amazing! I’ve had dogs and cats my whole life. In fact, I've had many other animals, too. They’ve all been fun and were part of our...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
ScanxietyScanxiety. It’s a term that entered my vernacular around the same time as anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Its definition may seem obvious – the anxiety that comes along with the...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
My Top Questions to Ask Your OncologistI was overwhelmed anticipating my first appointment with my oncologist. Even as an experienced RN, I was totally out of control and fearful. Bringing a notebook and writing all questions...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 1)I realized I had been writing for Blood-Cancer.com for a couple of months now and never properly introduced myself! Hi, I’m Crystal! I joined the Blood-Cancer.com community about a year...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting a Good Night's SleepIs getting enough sleep an issue for you? It is for me. At night, the distractions of the day aren’t there to defend me against my thoughts. Making matters even...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Discover Your Clinical Trial OptionsTrying to find a clinical trial for any type of blood cancer can sometimes feel overwhelming, but connecting to clinical trials is now easier than ever. Whether it’s your first...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What It's Like to Have a Slow-Growing CancerRecently, a writer friend posted to social media, asking for help with an article. She has a chronic illness, one that can go years without giving her any trouble. She...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What is Myelofibrosis?Myelofibrosis is one of several types of blood cancer called “myeloproliferative neoplasms,” or MPN. The common factor in these diseases is that cells in the bone marrow that are supposed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Neuropathy is a Real Pain (Part 1)Let’s say that somebody asks, “How are you today?” And let’s say that you’re being honest and you reply, “My feet are KILLING ME.” Unless you’re in a peripheral neuropathy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ron's WeddingThis blog is not exactly about a wedding, although it is inspired by the wedding of one of best friends. I hope you will find it is more about the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Efforts to Live ConsciouslyWhile non-toxic and organic products and foods have recently become the craze in our society, I have believed that there are benefits to living consciously and being aware of the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
FirstsI remember when my first son was born, I kept track of all his firsts, his first smile, first words, the first time he walked, and all the milestones. With...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Blood Cancer & Sexual HealthI’d like to introduce myself to the community. My name is Nick Myers and I have a PhD in Human Sexuality Education. I’ve been writing for the Health Union family...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oh My Aching Bones...What the…!!! How can I be in remission with ridiculous bone pain?!! What now is happening in my life?! This isn’t my normal rant, but I have to tell you...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Turning 10...Again!Celebrating life’s milestones is part of our DNA. When walking down the card aisle in any drug store, the variety of cards displayed remind us of the important occasions we...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments