Gratefulness - Mic Drop Moment...I was speaking with an acquaintance the other day about my multiple myeloma. The conversation turned to my remission of over five...reactions8comments
Out of the Darkness...The initial response to the diagnosis of blood cancer can be overwhelming. I remember feeling in denial. This could not be happening...reactions2comments
Finding My People...I attended a couple of cancer events recently. First was the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night. The second was a...reactions1comment
My Back Is Back...Honestly, I’m unsure where I left things off regarding writing about my back. To summarize, I’ve been dealing with a bad back...reactionscomments
What Are You Supposed To Do When You DON'T Have a Support System?...Anyone who reads articles on our site here at Blood-Cancer.com probably sees a lot of recurring themes. One is how important support...reactions3comments
Jumanji Path, Post-Cancer! Where Do I Turn?...There is a first for everything, and today is no exception. Usually, I would create a video for you all. I love...reactions3comments
Cancer, The Holidays, and Friends and Family...You know, with the holidays approaching again (geeze, it seems like they come every year, doesn’t it?) I think it would be...reactions2comments
New Horizons...As the year ends and the new begins ... What do you wish for in 2024? I have a few things I...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceCoping
The High Potential of Cannabis in Treatment...Let me ask you a question here, in a safe, judgment-free zone. What are your thoughts on cannabis? Cannabis can be quite...reactions9comments
Supportive Dogs - Both Comfort and Challenge...One fall day when I was a sophomore at Vassar College, my boyfriend Tim and my friend Pam and I went to...reactions7comments
Chess Or Checkers...I’m sure many can relate and even say that blood cancer can be compared to some type of board game. Whether you’re...reactions3comments
Managing Holiday Energy...Let’s face it, as much as the holidays can bring joy and fun, they can often be utterly exhausting! And for those...reactionscomments
Going From Caretaken To Caregiver...Being taken care of. It’s part and parcel of living with blood cancer. Whether it's family, friends, home health aides, or even...reactions7comments
Who Is In Your Support System?...Sometimes the support you find when diagnosed with blood cancer comes from unexpected places.Nine years ago, it was unchartered territory for me...reactions5comments
Virtual or In-Person...During COVID-19, many had to rely on the virtual experience of a doctor's visit. There were some glitches as some facilities didn't...reactions2repliesCopingHealthcare TeamIntimacy & Relationships
Sixteen Years of Awareness Months...And another Blood Cancer Awareness Month has gone by. Another World CML Day has gone by. And for the second year in...reactionscomments
Three Things to Have in Emergencies, Plus Advice...If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, such as the need to visit the emergency room, I’ve learned from experience...reactions2comments
Thanksgiving Praise...So the holidays are almost here, and quite frankly you may or may not be in the mood to celebrate. Putting any...reactions11repliesCopingFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
DO You have trouble with people saying 'OMG, YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE CANCER"...I have been diagnosed with Leukemia since 2012. It was REALLY hard at the beginning, mental, physically, emotionally. I am still on...reactions13repliesCopingDiagnosisLeukemia
Blood Cancer Is Not the Good Cancer...I am so amazed that people consider blood cancer to be the "good cancer." I will never forget one of the first...reactions24comments
