The Words We UseEvery year, National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June.1 I’ve been celebrating it for 10 years now, since I was first diagnosed with follicular lymphoma... By Bob McEachern2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Psychosocial Considerations for Children with CancerA diagnosis of cancer carries a psychosocial and physical impact for anyone, and for the youngest patients, there are added considerations. Because they are in the midst of development, children... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chutes and LaddersTwo months before my stem cell transplant, I happened upon some medical students' posters in one of the many lobbies in MD Anderson. My mom and I were obviously very... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making the Most of Your Oncology VisitIt is normal to be anxious, fearful, and angry when a cancer diagnosis is suspected. I can remember how scared I felt even as an experienced RN. I truly had... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Carve4Cancer Winter Hat Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Carve4Cancer Winter Hat Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Clinical Trial Patient Experience Survey!Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to understand how patients are involved in the clinical... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Expanded Approval for Darzalex – Newly Diagnosed, Transplant-Ineligible Multiple MyelomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently expanded the usage of Darzalex® (daratumumab): it is now approved to be used in combination with Velcade® (bortezomib), melphalan, and prednisone... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Fatigue – My Invisible "Friend"I have someone, or rather something, with me at all times. It’s there when I wake up and when I lie in bed gearing up to get up. It’s there... By Katie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
On Being a Cancer Survivor and NurseSomeone once asked me what it was like to be an RN who has cancer. It made me think about the unique process of being both the patient and a... By Carole McCue3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Expect the UnexpectedWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I had never heard of this cancer and although I had been sick for a few months leading up to my... By Matt Goldman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
CAR T-Cell Therapy Kymriah Now Approved for Adult Diffuse Large B-Cell LymphomaThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently expanded the approval of Kymriah™ (tisagenlecleucel) to include adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Out at 25I’m not sure I still understand how drastic and life-changing finding out I had blood cancer was when I was 25 years old. Well, wait, actually it took 2 months... By ElleC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma - What's the Difference?Blood cancer is a very broad term that describes multiple types of cancer. The common factor is that the cancer originates in blood cells and can spread throughout the body... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Spinal Headaches ExplainedHave you ever had a headache, pulsing right behind your eyes, and reaching straight through to the back of your head after a spinal procedure? Then you might have experienced... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting a Second OpinionReceiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your doctor... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study.1... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:1Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments