12 YearsWell, I can’t really believe it. The 19th of January marked 12 years since my diagnosis. 12 years since I got *that* phone...reactions1comment
What About Sex? (Part 2)Authors note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Here we discuss ways to improve the sex life of couples...reactions1comment
Yoga as a Supportive Strategy for Cancer PatientsAs a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy, I experienced not just the symptoms of the disease but also suffered debilitating fatigue. Taking a...reactions4comments
Mine vs. YoursWho would ever think that a discussion of whose cancer is more relevant than another’s would be had, yet we see this...reactions7comments
Silence Is Not GoldenSomeone I loved died from cancer recently. I don’t like to think about death. But sometimes it gives us an opportunity to...reactions11comments
How I Deal with Survivor’s GuiltAs a two-year cancer survivor, I have had the heartbreak of experiencing the loss of fellow cancer patients, including my own grandfather...reactions2comments
What About Sex? (Part 1)Author's note: This is the first of a two-part series. Here we discuss the practical side of sex for couples dealing with...reactions2comments
One Week InI’ve been on my new drug for a week. And I can’t believe it, but I still feel like me! I’m drinking...reactions4comments
Saying 'Happy Birthday' to a Friend Who Has DiedWhen Facebook sends you a message to wish someone well on their birthday, and that person has died, the first thing you...reactions1comment
The Trip That Changed My Life (Part 3)I went on a trip with young adult cancer survivors through a program called First Descents and it was the best trip...reactions2comments
Living with Cancer-Related FatigueNo matter the type of cancer, there are some common experiences when it comes to symptoms of cancer and side effects of...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer and Other Health ConditionsNavigating life with blood cancer can be overwhelming at times, and for some, their blood cancer is not the only condition they’re...reactions4comments
Scanxiety: Dealing with the Fear of Cancer RecurrenceLiving with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual...reactions6comments
March is Myeloma ACTION MonthMarch is Myeloma ACTION Month. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) was the first organization to declare March as Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM) in...reactions1comment
Testing a Linguist on Blood Cancer TermsMy good friend Amanda, who I met when I was a source for an article she wrote for Marie Claire joins me...reactions2comments
The First TreatmentMy daughter, Crystal, is a TV meteorologist and when she left her job to come home and get care, she publicly informed...reactions2comments
This Job Is Killing MeI spent a good part of my life working in various facets of the fashion industry. It’s been a hailstorm of events...reactions10comments
Beginning to Feel Like Me AgainWell, I know you won’t believe it if you have read many or any of my blogs. But, I feel happy!!!!! I...reactions1comment
Understanding Palliative and Hospice CarePalliative and hospice care help to provide relief for patients from the symptoms and the stress of serious illness. Both involve teams...reactions2comments
Discussing the Possibility of Relapse with My HusbandWhen relapse and love looms over our lives, its important that we open up with our partners, especially if they weren’t there...reactions2comments
