Walking for Exercise With CancerI never thought I would count myself as one of “the walkers,” the legion of exercisers who blaze sidewalks and trails to...reactions10comments
Don't Just Sit ThereIn “The Beauty of Dusk,” New York Times columnist Frank Bruni writes about losing his vision but gaining insights after a stroke...reactionscomments
Unpacking That SuitcaseIt is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can...reactionscomments
Job Hunting Presents Challenges for Blood Cancer PatientI’m back in the job hunt rat race. First impressions? It’s not pretty. Looking for a job and holding down a position...reactions1comment
Having To Be Strong, AgainI don’t want to say too much. It’s all bit raw. Processing. It looks like big change is about to happen. Not...reactions1comment
Some Help With SleepSleep issues are a common side effect of cancer. My daughter Crystal, who had Hodgkin lymphoma, had a lot of trouble sleeping...reactionscomments
No One Tells You This About Blood Cancer We have heard the joke about the 2 big certainties in life being taxes, and death. And while we can certainly avoid...reactionscomments
Bottoms Up: A Peri Care StoryI was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2011. Having an autoimmune disease means trying to avoid infections wherever we can. My...reactionscomments
Me and the VikingsShortly after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma on May 2, 2011, I started my blog, "MattvsMyeloma", as a way of letting family...reactionscomments
Cancer and the Ways It Changes Your LifeCancer is a lifelong illness. I know many of us have heard that phrase, or even said it ourselves, but what does...reactions2comments
What Does Chemo Feel Like?Over five years, I had cancer three different times. The first and second times, it showed up as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and the...reactions2comments
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
Shades of Mean and What To Do (or Not Do) About ThemIf you could choose how people would insult or put you down, would you want it to be in your face or...reactions8comments
A Different HeadspaceI think I’ve now had 2 blood cancer appointments where my consultant hasn’t talked about my going back on treatment or double...reactions1comment
Considerations When Sharing Your Cancer DiagnosisWhen or if to share your blood cancer diagnosis is an extremely personal decision, and there is no wrong answer for patients...reactions6comments
Tips to Managing Health Insurance With Blood CancerI used to think that all insurance plans were the same. One size fits all. Just hand them your card, and you...reactions4comments
Trials of RemissionThe term remission is a term that brings comfort and relief for many, and there are those who also feel “What’s the...reactions2comments
Word of the Year and the Impact on My Cancer JourneyEvery end of year, I come up with a word for the new year. For me, it seems to be a better...reactions8comments
Remove the Mask: Talking About Your Blood CancerIt's okay not to always be strong. It's fine to let others and, more importantly, yourself, know that living with blood cancer...reactions1comment
While You’re At It DocWhen I was first diagnosed with blood cancer my oncologist arranged for an infusion nurse to stop in to see me a...reactions11comments
