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This has cropped up before.  I think I’ve written about it on this site, or at least mentioned it.  I think.  My memory isn’t great at the moment.  Unsurprisingly with...

To each of us, work has a different meaning. It may provide an identity, self-esteem, financial security, health coverage, and fulfillment. I personally felt each of these as an RN...

I get angry with the language around cancer and have written about it.  I’m not fighting or winning or losing or battling or any other media-friendly phrase around cancer.  I...

I haven’t had the easiest life as of yet but growing up with multiple adversities has motivated me to thrive and be resilient. I’ve had to work really hard to...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...

Well, we’ve passed the introductions, and now you know me and I know all of you. So, can I borrow some money? Ha ha, I’m kidding. (I’m not kidding). So...

Cancer as a chronic illness places new demands on patients and families to manage their own care. Self-care includes managing the medical aspects of the illness, managing life roles, and...

Editor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with dieting and body image, which may be upsetting for some readers. The plus of cancer is that I...

Navigating a blood cancer diagnosis is challenging. But the first step after receiving a diagnosis should be finding your healthcare team. Many questions may arise as you approach this decision:...

The other day I went into a checkup feeling fine and went out feeling anxious, and all because of one innocuous word that the doctor said. The word? Still. She...

Experiencing and living through a cancer diagnosis involves taking charge in an overwhelming environment of tests, treatments and physician visits. As a cancer patient, one needs to learn how to...

Well. I’m a rubbish CML-er. 100% failed at CML day and saying anything about it on social media or doing anything specific on the day. It was by chance I...

When I returned to work after chemo, I couldn’t wait to build my strength back up. I was determined to get back in the gym and get in great shape...

On the night of my 40th birthday, my wife took me out for a beer and a sandwich. That was 11 years ago. I’ve felt like crap ever since. We...

I know in the UK we are very lucky to have the NHS. It saves lives that would be unsavable if the payment system was different. It’s funded by the...

Hearing the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is something no one wishes to hear. Many questions come along with it… What kind? How bad? How long do I have? What do...

Before I begin, I need to make it clear that I am by no means an expert on survivorship plans. In fact, even though I subscribe to email updates from...

Are you familiar with the story of the tortoise that took forever to get to its destination, as he was challenged by the surefire hare? The hare was busy napping...

Hi there! As an effort to get to know each other better, I asked my instagram friends to ask me some questions pertaining to my experience with cancer and sharing...

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or cause you to wake up too early and not able to...