Celebrating My First Cancer-Free BirthdayI was so excited to turn 25 years old. I was about to move across the country to start a new job that I was so excited about. This would... By Crystal Harper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Being You & the New Normal (Volume 1)One of the things I hear most from people who have blood cancers (and probably all cancer) is that they can’t do as much as they used to. It’s a... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Fear and WorryAfter I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009, I watched my white blood cell and lymphocyte counts quickly climb. But in mid-2013 they began to plateau. They continue... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments44 comments
When Insurance Coverage Dictates Cancer TherapyFinancial distress or financial toxicity is a term used to describe the financial problems experienced by cancer patients because of the out of pocket expenses not covered by health insurance... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going Home After Transplant: Challenges from Ridiculous to Real (Part 2)Check out Part 1 of Ronni's series on life after transplant, Going Home After Transplant: Not a Piece of Cake. When you go home from the hospital after your stem... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Survivor's GuiltThis is something that I really struggle with and it never seems to get any better. I’m fine and then out of nowhere BHAM. I hear that someone I was at school... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Health Update Elevator SpeechWhen I was in high school, I had surgery on my knee which required I wear a brace over my whole leg. I didn’t know which was worse: the recovery... By rusty_vs_cll3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may be because you have a chronic illness that... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Not to Say to a Cancer PatientWhen someone is diagnosed with cancer, they are already feeling insecure and overwhelmed with heightened emotions. It’s important to consciously try to understand your intent and think about the words... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Cancer Patients May Experience Post-Traumatic StressA cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship are fraught with numerous stressors and challenges. Research has been done to look at stress in cancer survivors and it's often been found that... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart DiseaseHeart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease as the number one killer in 2020, especially... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves First Biosimilar to Rituxan & New Drug for AMLOn November 28, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two new products that affect the blood cancer community: Truxima (rituximab-abbs) and Xospata (gilteritinib). Truxima is approved to... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choose to LiveA routine blood test revealed a slightly elevated white blood cell count. "No problem," said the physician's assistant, “it's probably just a cold or flu bug.” A few months later... By Jim Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Giving Up on Exercise... AgainI’ve written before about how I’m mental about my weight. I know I am. It’s a work in progress. I’m so much better than I used to be. It doesn’t... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Thoughts About the Loss of a Loved One or FriendSeveral months ago, I received a sad email notifying me that a fellow nursing colleague had passed away. Rosemary was the one of several colleagues who had been diagnosed with... By Carole McCue2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
FDA Approves 2 New Treatments for AML in Older Adults & Patients with ComorbiditiesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two new treatment options for certain people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML): Daurismo™ (glasdegib) and Venclexta® (venetoclax) in combination with other... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The "Wicket" ListAh, the bucket list. Almost all of us talk about it, but usually in the “if I won the lottery” kind of way. They include all those things that most... By mpadjen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Outrunning FatigueI know we talk about fatigue a ton here, and rightfully so. It’s one of the worst side effects of any disease, and cancer gets it in spades. The disease... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Little Sister's Big Impact After My Leukemia DiagnosisI had been divorced for many years when I got leukemia in 2003, but I didn’t go into it alone. My baby sister, Diane, stepped up, becoming my primary caregiver... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments