Making a Friend in Clinic for the First TimeThis month has been full of firsts for me! Feeling good on a chemotherapy, worrying about blood test results, and, making a...reactions6comments
Community Thoughts: Adjusting to Life with Blood CancerOnce a diagnosis is shared aloud, life is never the same. So much changes in that moment. To move forward can be...reactions28comments
I Take Opioids, So I’m Obviously A Drug Dealer (Call Me)It’s time to talk about pain. Ugh, yeah, I said it. That four-letter word that we all despise that can make everything...reactions15comments
A To-Do List May Help You Fall AsleepAs cancer survivors, many of us have experienced fatigue. I have also experienced insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep. A good night’s sleep...reactions1comment
My Hair Journey Through CancerNavigating how to feel with the possibility of hair loss caused by blood cancer treatment can be quite traumatizing at your initial...reactions6comments
Precision Medicine Research in Blood CancerI recently attended a fascinating discussion in precision medicine in cancer care. Precision medicine is the tailoring of treatment for the specific...reactionscomments
QuackeryOkay let me start off by saying, I’ve met many people over the past 9 or so years that have meant well;...reactionscomments
Reflecting Back on SeptemberIt happens every September. I don’t think I was really aware of it until I became involved with a charity over here...reactionscomments
Follicular Lymphoma: Strange GuiltPeople who know me have heard me say this a lot: cancer is an emotional disease as much as it is a...reactions7comments
Online Dating in the Cancer AgeSo, as many of you know, I’m single now, and sort-of, kind-of, searching for a new relationship. I’m not going at it...reactions5comments
As a Cancer Survivor, Can I Make Plans for the Future?We have experienced many challenges in our “battle” to deal with cancer. So, what is next as a cancer survivor? I personally...reactions2comments
A Cancer Survivor’s Q&A With Her MomI am so grateful to be this lady’s daughter and to learn from her each other every day. Our struggles and happiness...reactions2comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
After Buildup, Stem Cell Transplant AnticlimacticIt is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous...reactionscomments
Fighting Duvet Days Instead of Allowing ThemI rarely feel like an ill person. Well, unless I have a cold but that only happens once or twice a year...reactions2comments
Running Away from CancerI have never loved running. In fact I’ve always dreaded it. For the longest time, a run consisted of slowly jogging a...reactions5comments
Dental Health While Undergoing ChemotherapyDid you know that chemotherapy can affect your dental health? I only now realized the impact of chemotherapy on the health of...reactions3comments
The Reality of Life as a CaregiverNovember is National Family Caregivers Month, and we are recognizing all caregivers who have supported loved ones who have blood cancer. To...reactions5comments
Finding Financial Assistance for Cancer PatientsThe rising cost of cancer drugs and care often imposes a significant financial burden on cancer patients and their families. Even for...reactions2comments
Better Living Through Modern Chemo-stryAlmost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.” Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer...reactionscomments
