Failed Treatments Lead To CAR T Trial...After years of going through scanxiety, I have finally graduated to labxiety, transitioning from bi-annual scans to just having labs. I am about to hit my six-year anniversary of my...reactions13comments
Just Because I Have Blood Cancer...As a retired elementary teacher, I enjoy reading aloud to second graders as a monthly volunteer project. Despite technology, children still enjoy being read to. I recently reviewed Just Because by...reactions2comments
Sometimes Bad News Warrants a 'You Cannot be Serious'...One of the reasons I love the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” is the role of tennis legend John McEnroe as the narrator in comedian Mindy Kaling’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age...reactions2comments
Blood Cancer Was Not on My Bingo Card...When I was a kid, I used to play at being a writer. My friend down the street and I would create little books that I’m sure were brilliant (insert...reactions2comments
Were There Any Signs?...Many people looking in from the outside wonder what, if any, call-outs were given before a diagnosis of blood cancer. Unfortunately, for most, warning signs are not necessarily easy observations...reactions2comments
Sensible Choices...Have you found yourself making many life choices outside of your condition, that make you struggle with should you or shouldn't you? Did you have a cocktail here and there...reactionsrepliesCopingTips & Advice
Do you have a moment in your cancer journey that was unexpectedly funny?...Cancer is awful, for sure, but it also can produce some of the most unintentionally hilarious moments. Have you ever laughed during your cancer journey when you least expected it?...reactions1reply
Am I Still Safe?...I have my next check-up in 2 weeks. Later than it should have been, really, but there wasn’t a time slot that worked, and I’m not going to lie, it...reactionscomments
That Time Cancer Made Us Laugh So Hard We Almost Soiled Ourselves. Again....Not everything about blood cancer is sad. There, I said it. I know, I know it sounds like I have fallen off the chair and bonked my head, right? The...reactionscomments
What Was Having A Port Like?...One of my articles “What does chemo feel like” recently came out on our website, and it seemed like a lot of people appreciated having some insight into what it...reactions2comments
Food Makes Me Angry...There has been a lot of talk about the potential causes of the various blood cancers. The one I’ve heard and read about the most is chemical exposure. And I’ve...reactions2comments
What's Your Cancer Diet?...Tomatoes with whipped cream? Lemon cookies with pickle juice? Goat whiskers with rum raisin ice cream? 🤤🤤🤤What do you eat for your cancer? Sooooooo much talk about diet and what...reactionsreplies
If the Walls Could Talk...We’ve lived in our house for over twenty years, which is longer than I’ve ever lived anywhere. I often wonder what stories would the walls of our house share if...reactions2comments
Colostrum...I found some health products that I like. They are made with bovine colostrum, which appears to be a good thing. However, it does contain some iron. Is that something...reactions2replies
Parenting with Blood Cancer...How has your blood cancer diagnosis impacted you as a parent, grandparent, or child caretaker? We invite you to share your experiences, including the challenges you've faced, the adjustments you've...reactions6repliesParents and CaregiversTips & Advice
Combatting Outside Opinions...How do you deal with unsolicited opinions when it comes to your health, and not through noted resources (doctors)? Does it hinder your opinion to overshare how you're really doing?...reactions1replyCopingFriends & Family
Dealing With Being Minimized...It’s funny, well. It’s not really. I seem to often start writing with that phrase when the reality is anything but. Feeling minimized. It’s something that I have too frequently...reactions1comment
It’s Time To Bloom...My story begins in late November of 2016. I had a bladder infection that became antibiotic-resistant and traveled to my kidneys. My amazing OBGYN, who has since retired, found some...reactions9comments
