Even With Low Energy, It's Worth Getting up...It's been over 5 years since my diagnosis and my cancer is still going, but slowing down. I have an enlarged spleen...reactions6comments
I'm Not a Survivor...Since writing for this site, I think I have become a bit more reflective on me, myself, and I. Today, when making...reactions11comments
Things We Have in Common...Recently I had the opportunity to spend a day with several other cancer patients and advocates. None had myeloma nor even blood...reactions19comments
Learning I have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)...In September, I went in for my annual mammogram. All was good with it but the lymph nodes in my armpit were...reactions3comments
Went in for Sciatic Nerve Pain, Came Out with Multiple Myeloma...Wow, where to start? Well, I can say I moped and cried for a week. After that f**k it. Must be my...reactions15comments
Living with Cancer-Related Fatigue...No 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 Conditions...Navigating 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 Recurrence...Living with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual...reactions6comments
Road Warrior Down...Every cancer patient remembers the first time they heard the “C” word applied to themselves. Everything stops. Priorities change in an instant...reactions8comments
Testing a Linguist on Blood Cancer Terms...My good friend Amanda, who I met when I was a source for an article she wrote for Marie Claire joins me...reactions2comments
The First Treatment...My daughter, Crystal, is a TV meteorologist and when she left her job to come home and get care, she publicly informed...reactions2comments
Frustrated...Hi, I am Debbie, 61yrs old. Diagnosed with follicular lymphoma about 1 1/2 years ago. After 1 round of giziva, I had...reactions5comments
Has anyone with CLL developed brain tumors?...I had a CT scan in 2014 and everything was clear. I was diagnosed with CLL in 2015 and a few month...reactions1reply
March is Myeloma ACTION Month...March is Myeloma ACTION Month. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) was the first organization to declare March as Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM) in...reactions1comment
This Job Is Killing Me...I spent a good part of my life working in various facets of the fashion industry. It’s been a hailstorm of events...reactions10comments
Back to the Gym...Once again I started my workouts at the gym. I signed up, donned my sweat pants, and jumped on the treadmill. Through...reactions12comments
Not Your Typical Blood Cancer Patient...I’ve read Blood-Cancer.com’s “A Moment to Reflect” a few times now. In case you don’t remember, it’s the piece that the editorial...reactions7comments
What are your tips and tricks for passing time during infusion?...What are some of your tricks to passing time during infusion? I've studied and passed my certification during the process....reactions8replies
Beginning to Feel Like Me Again...Well, I know you won’t believe it if you have read many or any of my blogs. But, I feel happy!!!!! I...reactions1comment
When a Rare Lymphoma Strikes: Understanding Mantle Cell Lymphoma Prognosis...A cancer diagnosis is always a scary prospect. If you or loved one was recently diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), you’re...reactionscomments
