ThankfulI sometimes think of how Leuk has changed my life. He’s certainly made me appreciate it more. Time spent as a husband...reactions2comments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactions10comments
The Healing Powers of HumorI must start off by assuring the reader that when I say humor has healing powers, I do not suggest that humor...reactions14comments
Get Cancer, Meet Interesting PeopleIn my thirty-some-odd years of medical adventures, I have met more than my share of characters. Any of you who have spent...reactions17comments
So Many Signs, So Much WorryIf you have had two kinds of cancer, you get to worry about two sets of signs that could be something bad...reactions6comments
My Cancer Confidence BoostHaving cancer taught me so many things about myself and caused me to feel emotions that I didn’t even know were possible...reactions7comments
Monster in My ClosetWhen I was a kid there was no doubt in my mind there were monsters in the closet, but every time I’d...reactions6comments
An Honest Discussion on the Logistics of Getting Into a TrialClinical trials are not as straight forward as people think. I currently don’t qualify for two reasons. First, my myeloma has become...reactions2comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactions3comments
My Barber, My DoctorI got a haircut last week. I have so little hair at this point that my wife and kids haven’t even noticed...reactions9comments
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactions4comments
My Journey with ImmunotherapyThe purpose of our body’s immune system is to protect us against disease and infection. It does this by defending us from...reactions2comments
Finding Support Through Social Media as a Caregiver & PatientAfter being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 25, my daughter Crystal had to spend a lot of time alone. I went with...reactions2comments
The Day I Shaved My Hair OffOne of the most anticipated experiences when it comes to blood cancer treatment is hair loss. It’s probably the first thing many...reactions1comment
Leuk's Nightly GameDo you ever find yourself lying in bed late at night, staring at the ceiling, and saying out loud, “WTF? I have...reactions22comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions6comments
Traveling with Multiple MyelomaOne of the questions many ask when they are diagnosed with multiple myeloma or any blood cancer is if they are able...reactions6comments
Riding on a Rollercoaster, and Falling off ItGetting treated for acute myeloid leukemia is like being on a rollercoaster. You get a round of chemotherapy and your blood counts...reactions1comment
Cancer & ClothesClothes. No one thinks much about them, especially when you are told you have cancer. Why would you? The first thing that...reactions21comments
Speaking Up About My CancerI’m not going to lie. I really enjoy talking about myself. I think it’s partly middle child syndrome and partly being human and inherently...reactions3comments
