March 2021 diagnosis...My story started in March 2021 when my previous blood test showed mostly red and critical results. I was stunned but not...reactionscomments
Thru-Walkers On The Blood Cancer Trail...One of the best and most well-known hiking trails in the United States is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Starting at the top...reactionscomments
Chemo-Savvy: A CML Patient's Top 5 Caregiver Tips...I’ve been a leukemia patient since 2011 and it isn’t always easy to navigate this disease. It can be painful, disturbing, and...reactions14comments
You Have MDS, Now What?..."I don't understand what is wrong with you," my friend said. Although I didn't particularly appreciate how she worded her statement, I...reactionscomments
Almost 12 Bleeping Years...Early in my myeloma journey (nightmare, adventure, health scare, eye opener, what have you), my specialist said to me that the goal...reactions12comments
Lowered Expectations...I got the most marvelous advice from a friend recently in just three simple words: lower your expectations. We were talking about...reactions23comments
Tyler Goodwin...Tyler was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma in the spring of 2016. FL is known as an "indolent" or slow-growing cancer, but it...
Handling Life with Leukemia and Fatigue...I recently saw a video where a woman declared that she was leaving her husband of many years. What was the problem?...reactionscomments
Remembering Scott Christiansen...We are deeply saddened to share that blood cancer advocate Scott Christiansen passed away on November 26, 2021. Scott had been living...reactions3comments
Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma...I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2017, it has been quite the journey dealing with changing of meds to side effects...reactions6comments
Treating Lymphoma in Children...Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in children. Lymphoma that occurs in children is often different from cancers in adults...
Having the Right Doctor...Getting the right doctor is one of the most important things you could do for your health. Everyone suggests you get a...reactions1comment
Tips for Out-of-Town Appointment Anxiety...Recently I headed to Mayo for a yearly visit that was postponed due to the pandemic. It had been two years since...reactions12comments
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
Spleen There...I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. There were a few symptoms that my doctor had followed up on. Many of the...reactions4comments
Advocate to Advocate Live...I was chosen again to attend HealtheVoices conference. What makes this particular conference unique is the safe meeting place for a wide...reactions2comments
Catastrophizing with OCD...I have something called OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. I was diagnosed as a child. It can be passed on genetically. I thought...reactions2comments
Navigating Insurance Benefits: Balancing Health and Employment...For over a decade I worked while undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. I experienced a delicate balance between work commitments and...reactions6comments
Just Delayed, Not Denied...Reflecting on my time in active treatment, it was challenging to accept that everyone's treatment journey is different. Some people have shorter...reactions2comments