My Toolbox for Managing Stress...Numerous stressors are faced by a cancer survivor. Add to that family discord and the result can be disastrous. I experienced this...reactions9comments
It's Hard to Separate from Longterm Caregivers...Editor's note: This article discusses the author's experience with a friend's suicide, which may be triggering to some readers. A heartbreaking thing...reactions3comments
Silence Is Not Golden...Someone I loved died from cancer recently. I don’t like to think about death. But sometimes it gives us an opportunity to...reactions11comments
Why Not?...As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I have fond memories from a very young...reactions9comments
Agent Orange Exposure & Blood Cancer Risk...Agent Orange is a chemical that was used during the 1960s and early 1970s as part of war efforts in Vietnam, Laos...reactions1comment
How I Deal with Survivor’s Guilt...As a two-year cancer survivor, I have had the heartbreak of experiencing the loss of fellow cancer patients, including my own grandfather...reactions2comments
Have you changed your career path post diagnosis?...I think that our diagnosis changes us in so many ways and our passions don't fall short on that! I personally changed...reactions6repliesWork & Employment
Rituals, Pancakes, and the Ride...On treatment day, do you have a ritual? My daughter, Crystal did. When Crystal was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was...reactionscomments
Belonging...BelongSynonyms: affiliation, acceptance, fellowship Some of us won’t admit it, but in reality, we spend a large time of our lives developing...reactions18comments
Prednisone Came Before a Fall...“Throw yourself onto the court,” the tennis coach was saying. We were practicing serve and volley. The idea is that you get...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
Surviving "Cancer Survivor"...Now that 2019 is upon us, it has me thinking. It’ll be my first post-cancer year. Which means, succinctly, I’ll be a...reactions18comments
One Week In...I’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
Listening to My Body: Understanding Lymphoma Symptoms...I want to share the symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma that I noticed prior to my diagnosis with you. Most importantly, I hope...reactions10comments
What characteristics make a good doctor?...When medical admissions committees review a potential candidate to become a physician, they consider that person's characteristics, including; compassion, work ethic, knowledge...reactions7repliesHealthcare Team
Why Does Cancer Cause Insomnia?...Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of...reactions13comments
When I Open My Eyes...The mound of hope, pain, and uncertainty is high for so many. There are so many things we can count our blessings...reactions24comments
Have you tried any nontraditional treatments?...For me, there's always that push and pull of should I or shouldn't I when it comes to traditional treatment options. Have...reactions2repliesTreatment
Spring Is Coming...A cancer diagnosis feels like a bleak winter. My diagnosis came just after my 44th birthday at the end of the summer...reactions12comments
How can AML patients be supported?...For acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients who have been unable to tolerate or use chemotherapy, how can they best be supported in...reactionsreplies
