Treating Different Types of Blood Cancer...Many people with certain blood cancers receive similar kinds of treatment. However, each person's exact treatment is based on the unique features...
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) Treatment...Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are a group of blood diseases. They develop from overactive blood cells in the bone marrow. The different forms...
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Treatment...Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are blood cancers that arise from abnormal blood cells in the bone marrow. There are various forms of MDS...
My Cancer Rainbow: Blood Cancer Awareness Ribbons...I remember the first time I became aware of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: 2010. I knew other cancers had their own months...reactions6comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactions1comment
What’s the Difference Between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?...There are three main types of blood cancers: lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Roughly half of the blood cancers diagnosed each year are...reactions9comments
Should I Participate In a Clinical Trial?...What is a clinical trial? Does it impact the care of a cancer patient? These are the questions that puzzle many cancer...reactions1comment
A Patient's Guide to CAR T-Cell Therapy (CAR T 101)...You may have heard or read a lot about this thing called 'CAR T-cell therapy.' But what exactly is it? Just another...reactions13comments
Bone Damage and Lytic Lesions With Multiple Myeloma...One of the biggest problems with a disease such as multiple myeloma is the damage to our bones. Though care is provided...reactions17comments
Myeloma Decisions... Undecided...What I’ve learned in the last couple of months is that the meaning of life is profound, complicated, and sometimes, uncomplicated. The...reactions9comments
Scared Management...I know not everyone handles life turmoil in the same way, which is why we’re all so unique in how we cope...reactions11comments
Prepping For Side Effects...One of the biggest hurdles I've had to face when told I had multiple myeloma was strong consideration of the side effects...reactions30comments
Let It Go: Words for a Leukemia Patient to Embrace...I marked my sixth year 'cancerversary’ last week and believe me, there was no party. Made it through the day so that...reactions8comments
When Cancer Does Not Bring Family Closer...When I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I hoped that the disease that was damaging my body would also heal some strained...reactions35comments
Starting Chemotherapy: A Comic...You've been diagnosed with blood cancer. What comes next? Usually, it's treatment. There are many different treatments for blood cancer, one of...reactions22comments
Building A Cozy Self-Care Nest...Birds have the inner knowledge to build a nest to protect themselves and their children from things that can harm them. We...reactions26comments
The Emotional Journey Of Cancer - Managing the Ups and Downs...Many cancer patients experience psychological and emotional issues after their diagnosis. The mix of reactions includes a wide range of feelings that...reactions8comments
Who Me? Feeling Overwhelmed?...Cancer affects each of us with a range of feelings and emotions that may change daily, hourly, and even from minute to...reactions2comments
Cancer Holiday Survival Guide...The Holidays with cancer. Of course, that’s a phrase no one wants to hear. Or say. Or even read, but for those...reactions42comments
Multiple Myeloma and Status...I was very sad to hear of the passing of General Colin Powell in 2021. His death was reported was due to...reactions10comments
