Massage Therapy & Chemo Side EffectsChemotherapy can often result in fatigue, nausea, and sleep disruption. From a personal perspective, I experienced debilitating fatigue and questioned my oncologist...reactions12comments
The Day It HappenedI still remember the day my daughter, Crystal, called me to tell me she thought she had cancer. I was sitting in...reactions4comments
10 Years Since I Graduated from Edinburgh10 years ago I had just graduated from the University of Edinburgh with my ‘fake degree’. A general arts degree. It means...reactions2comments
Strategies to Stop OverthinkingHas your sleep ever been interrupted by constant thoughts? I liken it to repeated thinking about events of the day, worries or...reactions13comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactions1comment
Fighting My Way Out of ExhaustionNo one told me to expect a long recovery after completing chemotherapy treatment. Or if they did, I somehow mentally blocked it...reactions2comments
My Cancerversary is LoomingNormally around Christmas and New Year, I become a bit maudlin, melancholy and reflective. I suppose a part of that is natural...reactions14comments
How Cancer Changed My FaithWhen faced with a life threatening illness, many people have very specific reactions to their faith and how they continue to practice...reactions10comments
Finding a New OncologistI have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma...reactions4comments
Chemo Hair Can Be a Touchy SubjectPeople love to talk about my hair now that it’s been growing back. I think a lot of people are trying to...reactions4comments
Telling Your Children You Have CancerOnce the fear of the cancer diagnosis subsides, the telling begins. I told my mother and my husband right away, but I...reactions10comments
A New Year Re-SolutionResolution: A firm decision to do or not do something Pledge, promise, or undertaking Solution: An action or process of solving a...reactions9comments
Songs That Got Me Through CancerI assume, at some point in your life, you’ve had an anthem. An anthem to a break-up, an anthem to summer love...reactions12comments
How Can I Safely Stay Updated About Blood Cancer?I am always eager to learn about new research and treatment options for my blood cancer. When visiting my oncologist, he knows...reactions2comments
What is CLL/SLL?You may have recently learned that you, or someone you love, have been diagnosed with cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or...reactions5comments
I Hate the Hospital ScalesEditor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with body image, which may be upsetting for some readers. When...reactions3comments
Myeloma Field Trip… Oh My!The past year was busy for me in regards to gaining recognition in the myeloma community. As I move forward as a...reactions2comments
Solidarity and Sorrow: The Mix of Being in a Blogging CommunityThere are pros and cons of blogging in a community with people who have, or have had, the same or similar illnesses...reactions5comments
Looking Back on a Happy Christmas... Even with CancerI can find Christmas a bit challenging, and I know I’m not the only one to feel that way. The last few...reactions6comments
Deciding When to RetreatAfter three years since my first treatment for follicular lymphoma, my doctor and I recently decided it’s time for retreatment. I had...reactions19comments
