Fighting My Way Out of Exhaustion...No one told me to expect a long recovery after completing chemotherapy treatment. Or if they did, I somehow mentally blocked it out. In any event, I expected to be...reactions2comments
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis for Thanksgiving...“I just don’t feel right.” That’s how I remember it starting. And then the simple things like climbing one flight of stairs in my house winded me. “Hmmm. Strange.” And...reactions5comments
FeaturedHow do you deal with your treatment team?...I deal with my team with a smile (when I feel like it), Greetings, Small talk and a warning to watch that needle! :)...reactions12repliesHealthcare Team
My Journey with CLL and CAD...It's time to share. I have been in the background this past year as I struggled to climb this uphill trail. It's been two months since I finished my treatment...reactions3comments
My Cancerversary is Looming...Normally around Christmas and New Year, I become a bit maudlin, melancholy and reflective. I suppose a part of that is natural. Winter is officially here. The days are short...reactions14comments
Brittany O'Neill...Brittany was previously an advocate for Blood-Cancer.com. Brittany is a graduate of Rowan University and currently works as a political consultant. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma first entered Brittany's life when her mother...
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on Blood-Cancer.com. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her...
How Cancer Changed My Faith...When faced with a life threatening illness, many people have very specific reactions to their faith and how they continue to practice their faith. I wasn’t sure how my beliefs...reactions10comments
Finding a New Oncologist...I have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma from a biopsied lymph node near my hip...reactions4comments
Chemo Hair Can Be a Touchy Subject...People love to talk about my hair now that it’s been growing back. I think a lot of people are trying to be nice when they start these conversations, but...reactions4comments
Telling Your Children You Have Cancer...Once the fear of the cancer diagnosis subsides, the telling begins. I told my mother and my husband right away, but I kept it for myself a little longer. I...reactions10comments
Ann Harper...Ann Harper is a wife of 37 years, a mother of three young women, and grandmother to her 5 year old granddaughter. She is also a teacher, part time nurse...
A New Year Re-Solution...Resolution: A firm decision to do or not do something Pledge, promise, or undertaking Solution: An action or process of solving a problem An answer to a problem, specifically a...reactions9comments
Songs That Got Me Through Cancer...I assume, at some point in your life, you’ve had an anthem. An anthem to a break-up, an anthem to summer love, an anthem to a new job, and if...reactions12comments
Stage IV Lymphocytic Lymphoma...March 6, 2018 began like any other day. My husband, a contractor and sole provider for our family, left for work and I knew he was scheduled to be on...reactions5comments
Breathing Thin Air?...Does anyone ever feel like they are breathing perfectly normal but the air seems super thin?...reactions2replies
How Can I Safely Stay Updated About Blood Cancer?...I am always eager to learn about new research and treatment options for my blood cancer. When visiting my oncologist, he knows I will have questions about what I have...reactions2comments
What is CLL/SLL?...You may have recently learned that you, or someone you love, have been diagnosed with cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). You may have been...reactions5comments
I Hate the Hospital Scales...Editor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with body image, which may be upsetting for some readers. When I was in my finals year at Uni...reactions3comments
Myeloma Field Trip… Oh My!...The past year was busy for me in regards to gaining recognition in the myeloma community. As I move forward as a patient advocate, I’m learning some very important details...reactions2comments
