Lessons Learned from the Super BowlI haven’t always been a football fan. I only started appreciating the sport later in life for keeping me company as I...reactions4comments
Do You Have a Cancer Survivorship Checklist?A survey was done by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) to explore the experiences and needs of cancer survivor patients...reactions7comments
Defying the Odds: Robin Surprises Doctors with ResilienceEditor's note: Susan Gonsalves interviewed her friend, Robin, after meeting at a CML support group. Robin shared photos of herself that are...reactions6comments
Putting Ourselves First: Diet & ExerciseWhen my 25-year-old daughter, Crystal, went for her first doctor’s appointment, she was told her cancer had nothing to do with anything...reactions2comments
My Cancer Was a Wake Up CallWhile I enjoyed a terrific life before my blood cancer diagnosis, I have now realized that some additional positive things have become...reactions8comments
During and After Treatment, a Different Kind of FatigueThe type of fatigue that I had before my diagnosis was different from how I felt during treatment and immediately after. The...reactions4comments
The Effects of Cancer on RelationshipsRelationships are an important part of our lives that bring us love, happiness, and stability. During my cancer treatment, I found my...reactions8comments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on CancerThe American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactions1comment
I Rarely Get Ill... Strange for a Cancer PatientI’ve been thinking about this recently as loads of people I know have had colds or the flu. One tried to take...reactions3comments
All is Quiet on New Year's DayI have been feeling a little melancholy (no, not a combination of cantaloupe and cauliflower, but the other one) since the holidays...reactions3comments
Seeking a Stable Relationship with My Health InsuranceHealth insurance used to be something that I overlooked. It didn't feel like a complete necessity because I never had a total...reactions3comments
Surviving a Radio Interview After Surviving LeukemiaSeeing Larry Lucchino, chairman of The Jimmy Fund, at a recent conference on cancer survivorship, reminded me of the time I was...reactions2comments
Preparing for and Embracing the New NormalWhen I was diagnosed, I could NOT wait to be considered a survivor. I was absolutely set on that word and had...reactions3comments
TriggersAs I write this post, I’m challenged as I think about the recent, devastating passing of all-time sports hero, Kobe Bryant. The...reactions10comments
Questions You May Have Before ChemotherapyA blood cancer diagnosis is a frightening event in so many ways. The thought of needing chemotherapy or any treatment can be...reactions2comments
Sharing Your Diagnosis with Loved OnesI found it really difficult to share information with friends and family about what I was dealing with before and even during...reactions4comments
Cancer Made Me Break Up With FoodMan, I loved to eat. I mean, who doesn’t right? I really enjoyed food itself, though – the taste, texture and look...reactions6comments
Trouble in (Tennis) ParadiseAnyone who reads my posts knows how much I love tennis and how much it has helped me heal. It is especially...reactions3comments
What Inspires MeOne day a few years ago, I felt like something needed to change. I am not and have never been an “athletic”...reactions4comments
Playing the Waiting GameI’m having a weepy Wednesday and it’s only Monday. Let me explain. I was never much of a crier. I think a...reactions10comments
