Choose to LiveA routine blood test revealed a slightly elevated white blood cell count. "No problem," said the physician's assistant, “it's probably just a...reactions17comments
Giving Up on Exercise... AgainI’ve written before about how I’m mental about my weight. I know I am. It’s a work in progress. I’m so much...reactions5comments
Thoughts About the Loss of a Loved One or FriendSeveral months ago, I received a sad email notifying me that a fellow nursing colleague had passed away. Rosemary was the one...reactions13comments
The "Wicket" ListAh, the bucket list. Almost all of us talk about it, but usually in the “if I won the lottery” kind of...reactions9comments
Outrunning FatigueI know we talk about fatigue a ton here, and rightfully so. It’s one of the worst side effects of any disease...reactions62comments
Little Sister's Big Impact After My Leukemia DiagnosisI had been divorced for many years when I got leukemia in 2003, but I didn’t go into it alone. My baby...reactions2comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactions1comment
Words of Wisdom?Journey. Battle. Fight. Warrior. War. Purpose. Survivor. Test. Beast, which is my personal favorite. The list of words used to describe our...reactions6comments
After Treatment, Figuring Out My New Healthcare RoutineAfter completing my chemotherapy, I was uncertain as to who I should see for routine health care. Routine healthcare includes annual checkups...reactions5comments
Thankful for Cancer? Not YetI had a friend call me about 3 months into the start of my chemotherapy treatment to catch up and see how...reactions4comments
My Family History with LymphomaWhen I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I didn’t think I knew anyone that had this cancer, let alone someone in my...reactions15comments
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
