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...Life is busy. Work of course takes up a lot of time, but so do the responsibilities at home like cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. But what about when a health...

...It is not easy to deal with a blood cancer diagnosis or the many treatments that follow.  And yes, it is so easy in the middle of treatment to quietly...

...Looking back some 3 years ago, when my blood cancer diagnosis was brand new, I recalled the many months of chemo infusions while also remembering the many challenges. I often asked...

...I recently enjoyed hearing about the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Her name is Rebecca Petterson, and she lives in my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We retired teachers are...

...This past week, I went to my doctor for an appointment that I thought, for once, wouldn’t have much to do about my past cancer diagnosis. But I underestimated how...

...There has been a lot of talk lately about what surviving cancer actually means, and I think it’s a valid question that doesn’t get talked about much. There is life...

...When you are diagnosed with blood cancer, most doctors will do their best to try to prepare you for the future. You will be referred to other doctors, support groups...

...I never thought I would count myself as one of “the walkers,” the legion of exercisers who blaze sidewalks and trails to sharpen their fitness. But, following an autologous stem...

...In “The Beauty of Dusk,” New York Times columnist Frank Bruni writes about losing his vision but gaining insights after a stroke left him blind in one eye and unsure...

...It is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can be a unique experience, whether good, bad, or...

...I’m back in the job hunt rat race. First impressions? It’s not pretty. Looking for a job and holding down a position has unique challenges when you are battling blood...