Life In-BetweenMy only experiences with cancer before I was diagnosed were either: 1. People who beat it and 2. People who didn’t beat...reactions28comments
There's More To Me Than CancerCancer is a heavy word and for most people. It has a very negative connotation and I don’t think I’ve met anyone...reactions29comments
Just RelaxI was talking to a cancer agency social worker when she said, “So, what do you do to relax?” I ran through...reactions18comments
From Fearful to FerociousI was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2011. I can honestly say that at that time, the fear of this disease...reactions2comments
Pain, Pain Go Away...Every morning, as soon as I wake up, I do a quick pain inventory. My feet? Yep, still hurt. How about my...reactions16comments
Out of the DarknessThe initial response to the diagnosis of blood cancer can be overwhelming. I remember feeling in denial. This could not be happening...reactions2comments
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma: What's the Difference?Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are each types of cancer that start in the blood cells. The cancer then spreads throughout the body...reactions10comments
My PV DietWhen I was first diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) three years ago, one of my first questions was what should I be...reactions23comments
Nutrition and Blood CancerAs someone living with a rare, chronic leukemia (diagnosed in 2007 with hairy cell leukemia), I have always had the question of...reactions21comments
Music Heals“Would you like for me to play you a few songs?” I ask as I enter a patient’s room at Northeast Methodist...reactions7comments
The Power of MusicI smile as I make my way into the room at the Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. Every chair for...reactions7comments
What Is Polycythemia Vera?Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasm, or MPN. In polycythemia vera, the bone marrow produces too many...reactions20comments
Facing FearI saw several suspenseful disaster movies back-to-back when I was young. Some of these included The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno and...reactionscomments
Blood Cancer Was Not on My Bingo CardWhen I was a kid, I used to play at being a writer. My friend down the street and I would create...reactions2comments
ScareditudeI sit here on a Saturday morning, as of my writing this, awaiting the results of my three-month blood labs. I do...reactions8comments
How Do I Get The Latest Updates On Blood-Cancer.com?The internet is ripe with information on blood cancer and other cancers. Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too...reactions4comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions6comments
Understanding Bone Marrow BiopsiesA bone marrow biopsy is a procedure that is commonly used to diagnose and manage blood cancer. Bone marrow is the soft...reactions2comments
Fatigue, Again? I Thought I Was Done With ThisFatigue. I know, it gets talked about all the time when cancer is the discussion topic du jour. I have even talked...reactions11comments
The Energizer Bunny is Back: Managing My Polycythemia Vera FatigueThe commercial is familiar to us all - the motorized fuzzy pink bunny toy with flip-flops and sunglasses beating a bass drum...reactions6comments
