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 and liver. I get up and get dressed...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 my breakfast, for some unknown reason the following...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 cancer. The type of cancers these folks had...reactions16comments
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 enlarged. Blood work showed my WBC was really...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 Brooklyn upbringing. I believe getting diagnosed with multiple...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 treatment. Fatigue is one of the most common...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 battling. One condition on its own can be...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 CT scan to evaluate my “sleeping follicular lymphoma”...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. You start rethinking what is really worth fighting...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 today as we discover and educate ourselves on...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 her viewers about her condition. She decided to...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 to stop because of my low WBC count...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 later they found 2 tumors in my brain...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 2009. I was part of that original endeavor. Patients...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 that have shaped me into the tough cookie...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 the window I saw a perfectly good sidewalk...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 team wrote that looks back on 2018. It...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 have been treatment-free for a week and the...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 probably looking for more information about this particular...reactionscomments
