Telling FriendsWhen I first received the news that I had leukemia I didn’t want to tell anyone. I told my family of course...reactions15comments
Not Feeling Very Jolly‘Tis the season to be jolly. You hear it everywhere. You’re supposed to be jolly, because the song says it’s the season...reactions5comments
The Downside of Having Fun2 week’s later and I’m still paying for having a weekend full of fun. Even though I’ve had multiple 10 hour sleeps...reactions1comment
My Neutropenic Not Pregnant Pregnancy DietWhen I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I knew that it was a life-changing diagnosis. The word cancer strikes fear into your...reactions4comments
Research Shows Blood Cancer is More Costly for Patients than Other CancersA recent study has shown that the cost of treating blood cancers can be more costly than treating other solid tumor cancers...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions3comments
Joseph (My Naked Hospital Roommate)So, if you read my earlier posts, I promised you the story of the naked hospital roommate. People have been asking since then...reactions11comments
Coping with Cancer During the HolidaysI can remember wondering how I would ever manage to celebrate the holidays while experiencing the debilitating fatigue during chemotherapy. My last...reactions2comments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions6comments
Fear and WorryAfter I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009, I watched my white blood cell and lymphocyte counts quickly climb. But...reactions44comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
