The Trip That Changed My Life (Part 3)I went on a trip with young adult cancer survivors through a program called First Descents and it was the best trip of my life. I talked a bit about... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I'm Not a SurvivorSince writing for this site, I think I have become a bit more reflective on me, myself, and I. Today, when making my breakfast, for some unknown reason the following... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Things We Have in CommonRecently I had the opportunity to spend a day with several other cancer patients and advocates. None had myeloma nor even blood cancer. The type of cancers these folks had... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Living with Cancer-Related FatigueNo matter the type of cancer, there are some common experiences when it comes to symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Fatigue is one of the most common... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Blood Cancer and Other Health ConditionsNavigating life with blood cancer can be overwhelming at times, and for some, their blood cancer is not the only condition they’re battling. One condition on its own can be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Scanxiety: Dealing with the Fear of Cancer RecurrenceLiving with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual CT scan to evaluate my “sleeping follicular lymphoma”... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Testing a Linguist on Blood Cancer TermsMy good friend Amanda, who I met when I was a source for an article she wrote for Marie Claire joins me today as we discover and educate ourselves on... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The First TreatmentMy daughter, Crystal, is a TV meteorologist and when she left her job to come home and get care, she publicly informed her viewers about her condition. She decided to... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
March is Myeloma ACTION MonthMarch is Myeloma ACTION Month. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) was the first organization to declare March as Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM) in 2009. I was part of that original endeavor. Patients... By CindyC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This Job Is Killing MeI spent a good part of my life working in various facets of the fashion industry. It’s been a hailstorm of events that have shaped me into the tough cookie... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Back to the GymOnce again I started my workouts at the gym. I signed up, donned my sweat pants, and jumped on the treadmill. Through the window I saw a perfectly good sidewalk... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Not Your Typical Blood Cancer PatientI’ve read Blood-Cancer.com’s “A Moment to Reflect” a few times now. In case you don’t remember, it’s the piece that the editorial team wrote that looks back on 2018. It... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Beginning to Feel Like Me AgainWell, I know you won’t believe it if you have read many or any of my blogs. But, I feel happy!!!!! I have been treatment-free for a week and the... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When a Rare Lymphoma Strikes: Understanding Mantle Cell Lymphoma PrognosisA cancer diagnosis is always a scary prospect. If you or loved one was recently diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), you’re probably looking for more information about this particular... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
People's KindnessOver the last, well, coming up for 12 years, I have constantly been astounded by people’s kindness and generosity towards me. Especially from those who don’t really know me. You sort... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding Palliative and Hospice CarePalliative and hospice care help to provide relief for patients from the symptoms and the stress of serious illness. Both involve teams of doctors, nurses and professional care givers. A... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Not the Buff I WantedOn August 3, 2017, I was officially given my buff for the Myeloma Tribe. Yep, that’s right, I was now in my battle to be a “Survivor" of multiple myeloma;... By mpadjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Hello, My Name is Vinnie CentHi! I'm Vincent Goodwin, aka Vinnie Cent. I am a childhood cancer survivor and advocate for Blood-Cancer.com. I was diagnosed with AML at age 15 and am now celebrating 30... By VinnieCent1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting Chemo - A Caregiver's Point of ViewTaking chemo is a horrible thing, especially when you have to watch your child go through it. Crystal, my daughter, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 25 and... By Ann Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
From Passive By-Stander to Empowered Partner (Part 1)I’ve told this story before, but I believe it is worth repeating. Prior to my multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2008 I was a passive by-stander on my health care team. ... By CindyC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments