Signs & SymptomsCancer is such a scary thing. No one wants to hear the words, "You have cancer”. Because of that, we sometimes put...reactions2comments
'Queen of Rashes' Not a Title to DesireA reader pointed out that in my post on going home after transplant, part two, I said I had a bad rash...reactionscomments
Feeling Tired AgainI feel tired again. My legs hurt. I’ve had to cancel something because I just don’t have the energy for it. I don’t...reactions1comment
Glass Bottomed BoatI recently posted a blog on my personal site, titled “Lessons Learned on the Way to Gili T”. It is in 2...reactions5comments
The Positive Effects of the Practice of GratitudeThe positive effects of practicing gratitude can quickly create a positive mindset and change how your brain works. Researchers found that when...reactions1comment
Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 2)In Part 1 of this story, I talked about my new job as a broadcast meteorologist. It was a morning news position...reactions4comments
Many Options, and Much Confusion, in Neuropathy Treatment (Part 2)Editor's Note: It is recommended that you speak to your healthcare team before starting, stopping, or changing the dose of any medication...reactions2comments
Growing After the Trauma of CancerIn the light of traumatic experiences and adversity, it is so easy and common to pay attention to the hardships we endure...reactions13comments
Running AgainI WENT RUNNING AGAIN AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I haven’t been running in so long and I miss it and it was so...reactions6comments
Fun in the Sun with MyelomaSummer is around the corner and so is the sun. I’m a winter baby but I do like some aspects of what...reactions8comments
Always Waiting... Always with HopeOver the last 11 and a half years, I have been on 5 different types of oral chemotherapy. Been back on one...reactions5comments
ScanxietyScanxiety. It’s a term that entered my vernacular around the same time as anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Its definition may seem obvious...reactions22comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactions3comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
