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
Hello, My Name is Vinnie CentHi! I'm Vincent Goodwin, aka Vinnie Cent. I am a childhood cancer survivor and advocate for Blood-Cancer.com. I was diagnosed with AML...reactions3comments
From Junk Shelf, Notes on Coping with Stem Cell TransplantYou might think your junk drawer is full of, well, junk, but its contents can actually reveal a lot about you. I...reactions1comment
Nutrition and EatingI was diagnosed on a Tuesday and started chemotherapy on Wednesday, the very next day. We asked the doctor what I should...reactions5comments
Online Dating in the Cancer AgeSo, 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...reactions5comments
The Cancer Diagnosis Home GameDiagnosing cancer can be a long and unforgiving journey, and for me, it was lengthier than most. I had a three-month adventure...reactions19comments
Cooties and the MaskHave you ever wondered what the deal is with people wearing surgical masks? Could it be that everyone has a weak immune...reactions6comments
Massage Therapy & Chemo Side EffectsChemotherapy can often result in fatigue, nausea, and sleep disruption. From a personal perspective, I experienced debilitating fatigue and questioned my oncologist...reactions12comments
10 Years Since I Graduated from Edinburgh10 years ago I had just graduated from the University of Edinburgh with my ‘fake degree’. A general arts degree. It means...reactions2comments
Strategies to Stop OverthinkingHas your sleep ever been interrupted by constant thoughts? I liken it to repeated thinking about events of the day, worries or...reactions13comments