The Relief of a Phone CallOut of the blue in 2007 around 6 months after my diagnosis and being taken off Imatinib and waiting to go onto...reactions1comment
Fighting and Giving Into FatigueI’m not good at being tired. As I write this, I’m struggling to stay awake. I have things to do and stories...reactions12comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactions1comment
What to Say and Do for a Cancer PatientCancer is such an awkward topic. What do you say to someone who has just been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? How...reactions3comments
Managing Cancer Side Effects as a CaregiverCancer itself and treatments for cancer can cause a number of symptoms and side effects that often deeply impact daily life. For...reactions1comment
Blood Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like blood cancer and its side effects. Phrases...reactions8comments
The FearToday we’re going to talk about fear. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, anyone who knows a loved one or friend...reactions10comments
From Passive By-Stander to Empowered Partner (Part 2)A diagnosis of cancer is life-changing. My family and friends insisted I seek a second opinion from a myeloma specialist, which is...reactions2comments
Practicing MindfulnessWhen I was originally diagnosed with lymphoma, I knew that if I was going to overcome this adversity I had to do...reactions8comments
Port of Entry ClosedOnce my treatment plan was in place, the first step was a port-a-cath. My oncologist casually mentioned that the port procedure was...reactions6comments
12 YearsWell, I can’t really believe it. The 19th of January marked 12 years since my diagnosis. 12 years since I got *that* phone...reactions1comment
What About Sex? (Part 2)Authors note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Here we discuss ways to improve the sex life of couples...reactions1comment
Yoga as a Supportive Strategy for Cancer PatientsAs a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy, I experienced not just the symptoms of the disease but also suffered debilitating fatigue. Taking a...reactions4comments
Pushing a Positive Attitude Not Helpful to Cancer PatientsIn “Love, Medicine and Miracles,” the surgeon Bernie Siegel writes about a group of “exceptional cancer patients” whose positive attitude helped them...reactions9comments
Mine vs. YoursWho would ever think that a discussion of whose cancer is more relevant than another’s would be had, yet we see this...reactions7comments
My Toolbox for Managing StressNumerous stressors are faced by a cancer survivor. Add to that family discord and the result can be disastrous. I experienced this...reactions9comments
It's Hard to Separate from Longterm CaregiversEditor's note: This article discusses the author's experience with a friend's suicide, which may be triggering to some readers. A heartbreaking thing...reactions3comments
Silence Is Not GoldenSomeone I loved died from cancer recently. I don’t like to think about death. But sometimes it gives us an opportunity to...reactions11comments
Why Not?As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young...reactions9comments
Agent Orange Exposure & Blood Cancer RiskAgent Orange is a chemical that was used during the 1960s and early 1970s as part of war efforts in Vietnam, Laos...reactions1comment
