Getting Chemo - A Caregiver's Point of ViewTaking chemo is a horrible thing, especially when you have to watch your child go through it. Crystal, my daughter, was diagnosed...reactions4comments
From Passive By-Stander to Empowered Partner (Part 1)I’ve told this story before, but I believe it is worth repeating. Prior to my multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2008 I was...reactions13comments
Ring That BellI had heard about the ritual of ringing the bell after chemotherapy is complete, but until I was immersed in cancer treatment...reactions17comments
Discussing the Possibility of Relapse with My HusbandWhen relapse and love looms over our lives, its important that we open up with our partners, especially if they weren’t there...reactions2comments
Find Your PurposeLiving with cancer sucks.There, I said it.I remember when I only had to deal with the occasional cold or flu. Where the...reactions21comments
From Junk Shelf, Notes on Coping with Stem Cell TransplantYou might think your junk drawer is full of, well, junk, but its contents can actually reveal a lot about you. I...reactions1comment
Doctor NoCancer, like many diagnoses, means that you’re going to be devoting a lot of time to talking with doctors and medical professionals. Spending...reactions15comments
Of 'Hole Pluggers' and Repeat Bone Marrow BiopsiesWhen my doctor presented my treatment plan to me in 2003, he asked if I wanted to be enrolled in a trial...reactions1comment
Cooties and the MaskHave you ever wondered what the deal is with people wearing surgical masks? Could it be that everyone has a weak immune...reactions6comments
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
