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Navigating how to feel with the possibility of hair loss caused by blood cancer treatment can be quite traumatizing at your initial diagnosis. Our hair is such a big part...

I recently attended a fascinating discussion in precision medicine in cancer care. Precision medicine is the tailoring of treatment for the specific needs and unique characteristics of a patient and...

Okay let me start off by saying, I’ve met many people over the past 9 or so years that have meant well; however, their delivery was a bit questionable, to...

It happens every September. I don’t think I was really aware of it until I became involved with a charity over here called Bloodwise (formally Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research). This...

People who know me have heard me say this a lot: cancer is an emotional disease as much as it is a physical disease. For me, one of the emotions...

So, 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 full steam, but I’m not kickin’ the idea...

We have experienced many challenges in our “battle” to deal with cancer. So, what is next as a cancer survivor? I personally try to enjoy all of life’s moments. Still...

I am so grateful to be this lady’s daughter and to learn from her each other every day. Our struggles and happiness have made us the good-hearted humans that we...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

It is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous and mysterious. A lot of excitement surrounded the...

I rarely feel like an ill person. Well, unless I have a cold but that only happens once or twice a year. And I think it’s good to get a...

I have never loved running. In fact I’ve always dreaded it. For the longest time, a run consisted of slowly jogging a mile or, if I was feeling really ambitious...

Did you know that chemotherapy can affect your dental health? I only now realized the impact of chemotherapy on the health of my teeth. During a routine dental check-up, a...

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and we are recognizing all caregivers who have supported loved ones who have blood cancer. To better understand the experience of caregivers, we conducted...

The rising cost of cancer drugs and care often imposes a significant financial burden on cancer patients and their families. Even for those with sufficient insurance coverage, the cost of...

Almost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.”  Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer yourself, have never heard tales of cancer patients...

Did you know that you can find the Blood-Cancer.com community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information about living with and caring for loved ones with...

Halloween is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about a Halloween costume! While you can have a lot of fun with all sorts of costumes and wear...

Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

Over the last few weeks, blood cancer has been in the news due to the passing of celebrities Paul Allen and Scott Wilson, as well as surprise announcement by wrestler...