Multiple Myeloma is Not a Death Sentence!...Multiple myeloma is not a death sentence! I was diagnosed in December 2015. Have been through a multitude of tests and treatments...reactions5comments
The ‘C’ Word...I started by turning the chemo bottles this way and that before storing them in the highest shelf of the cabinet. Now...reactions7comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions6comments
Understanding Bone Marrow Biopsies...A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure that is commonly used to diagnose and manage blood cancer. Bone marrow is the soft...reactions2comments
Fatigue, Again? I Thought I Was Done With This...Fatigue. I know, it gets talked about all the time when cancer is the discussion topic du jour. I have even talked...reactions11comments
The Energizer Bunny is Back: Managing My Polycythemia Vera Fatigue...The commercial is familiar to us all - the motorized fuzzy pink bunny toy with flip-flops and sunglasses beating a bass drum...reactions6comments
Bone Marrow Biopsy...I had heard horror stories about the bone marrow biopsy. I had mine at Yale Hematology under care of Dr Naparidze and...reactionscomments
More Than a Survivor: A Journey of Resilience...The cold, sterile air of the hospital room pressed down on me as the doctor’s words shattered my world — "Stage 4...reactionscomments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency Anemia...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Since I was a child...reactionscomments
Iron Infusion Life Hack...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Lately, I have been struggling...reactionscomments
Overcoming Mental Hurdles of Anemia...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Josh Samudre and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Unpredictability reigns supreme in my...reactionscomments
What to Expect: Iron Infusions...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Iron deficiency anemia is something...reactionscomments
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Blood Cancer?...There are many different types of cancer that may be included under the general term of blood cancer, and each unique type...
Dorothea Benton Frank Remembered...On September 3, 2019, I received a text from my friend Caren saying, "Have you heard? Dorothea Benton Frank has passed away!"...reactions10comments
Anxious as Dorothy...I tried to hide the tears streaming down my face, but it was too late. I thought my parents would scold me...reactions24comments
Letters from Grandmother Mary: Just Do Your Best!...In October 2011, I received two letters from my grandmother, Mary. What is unusual about that? I never knew Grandmother Mary because...reactions19comments
Outrunning Fatigue...I know we talk about fatigue a ton here, and rightfully so. It’s one of the worst side effects of any disease...reactions62comments
Myths & Misconceptions...There are many myths and misconceptions about blood cancer, and it is important to learn the facts. Below are some of the...
Coping with a New Diagnosis of Blood Cancer...Receiving a diagnosis of blood cancer can bring up many emotions for the individual and their family members, including feelings of shock...
No One Stares When You Got Some Hair...“You don’t look sick!” I’ve been told over and over again. Most of my pain is not readily visible. My oncologist had...reactions13comments
