Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 1)I realized I had been writing for Blood-Cancer.com for a couple of months now and never properly introduced myself! Hi, I’m Crystal!...reactions2comments
Ron's WeddingThis blog is not exactly about a wedding, although it is inspired by the wedding of one of best friends. I hope...reactions4comments
My Efforts to Live ConsciouslyWhile non-toxic and organic products and foods have recently become the craze in our society, I have believed that there are benefits...reactions9comments
FirstsI remember when my first son was born, I kept track of all his firsts, his first smile, first words, the first...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer & Sexual HealthI’d like to introduce myself to the community. My name is Nick Myers and I have a PhD in Human Sexuality Education...reactions1comment
Why Physician Bedside Manner MattersRecently a friend asked me what she should look for in choosing an oncologist. She had a positive biopsy and would need...reactions6comments
My Little Brother Became a DaddyMy brother and I are only 13 months apart. My mother says it was a bit like having twins, but with one...reactions2comments
Living With: Podcast Interview with Daniel MalitoDaniel Malito is an advocate on two of Health Union’s communities: RheumatoidArthritis.net and Blood-Cancer.com. I had the opportunity to interview him for...reactions5comments
ThankfulI sometimes think of how Leuk has changed my life. He’s certainly made me appreciate it more. Time spent as a husband...reactions2comments
Get Cancer, Meet Interesting PeopleIn my thirty-some-odd years of medical adventures, I have met more than my share of characters. Any of you who have spent...reactions17comments
So Many Signs, So Much WorryIf you have had two kinds of cancer, you get to worry about two sets of signs that could be something bad...reactions6comments
Monster in My ClosetWhen I was a kid there was no doubt in my mind there were monsters in the closet, but every time I’d...reactions6comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactions3comments
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
Awareness for ALL CancersAfter being diagnosed with lymphoma, I realized there is a lack of awareness of blood cancers. I barely knew anything about the...reactions7comments
My Barber, My DoctorI got a haircut last week. I have so little hair at this point that my wife and kids haven’t even noticed...reactions9comments
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...reactions8comments
My Journey with ImmunotherapyThe purpose of our body’s immune system is to protect us against disease and infection. It does this by defending us from...reactions2comments
Finding Support Through Social Media as a Caregiver & PatientAfter being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 25, my daughter Crystal had to spend a lot of time alone. I went with...reactions2comments
The Day I Shaved My Hair OffOne of the most anticipated experiences when it comes to blood cancer treatment is hair loss. It’s probably the first thing many...reactions1comment
