Losing Height with Multiple Myeloma...Often these days, I find myself humming a song of my youth aptly titled “Short People.” In fact, once I start humming...reactions4comments
Symptoms - Fever...Blood cancers can cause general symptoms (those which may also be caused by other conditions), and one of the general symptoms that...
Symptoms - Frequent Infections...Some people with blood cancer experience having frequent infections as a symptom of their cancer. Infections occur when the immune system is...
Wishing That Remission Meant an End of Treatment...I get weirdly jealous of those, who had often gone through horrific treatment, who get the all clear which means an end...reactions12comments
The Devil in What You Know: Changing Treatment...How do I feel about switching treatment? Luckily, that situation is not on the table at the moment. But, it has been...reactions17comments
Using My Cancer Card...Okay, I admit it, I’ve used my cancer card. For those not familiar with the term, it means using a cancer diagnosis...reactions22comments
Bone Pain and Aches in Arms, Legs, or Joints...One of the symptoms that can be caused by many blood cancers is pain. The pain might be in the arms, legs...
Basic, Easy On The Tummy Chicken Stew...Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the appetite. The best recipes for me are the ones that are versatile with ingredient changes that...reactions12comments
Forgiveness and My Health...Research has shown that forgiveness and other forms of emotional and spiritual healing can be powerful. Many of us have experienced a...reactions12comments
Blood Cancer Breakdown...I was relaxing in the sunroom one morning reading when the phone rang. The caller, on that occasion, turned out to be...reactionscomments
The Trouble with (Blood Cancer) Muggles...It’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month again. And once again, I have mixed feelings about it. I am pretty aware of my own...reactions8comments
Working When Chronically Ill: Navigating Workplace Accommodations...Depending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition (including mental health conditions and physical conditions, such as cancer, chronic pain, nervous...reactionscomments
The Places You’ll Go...Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places. You’re off and away…Dr. Seuss "Wow! I’m going to New York City...reactions8comments
Unpacking That Suitcase...It is fair to say that every blood cancer patient and their experiences are not the same. The process and steps can...reactionscomments
Staying Positive In Spite of a Cancer Diagnosis...Living with cancer can be a difficult situation. Emotions can fluctuate from moment to moment. I recently learned of an interesting concept...reactions25comments
Bills, Bills, Bills ~Destiny Child...Bills, bills, and bills uuuggghhhh!!!! That's the song that has been running through my head today. You may have heard it before...reactionscomments
My Top Questions to Ask Your Oncologist...I was overwhelmed anticipating my first appointment with my oncologist. Even as an experienced RN, I was totally out of control and...reactions3comments
6 Things I Have Learned About Watchful Waiting...In January 2008, I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (FL), an indolent (slow-growing) form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After all of the blood...reactions11comments
Chemo and Teeth: Not a Pretty Picture...For many people, losing a chip off their tooth is at most an annoyance. But for me, it is a big deal...reactions10comments
Pros vs. Novice (at Coping)...I think it’s fair to say no one living with blood cancer wants to be labeled as a pro in dealing and...reactions23comments
