Mya Bees Journey...My daughter Mya was diagnosed with AML M6 back in 2017 at the age of 2 1/2 yrs old. We had no idea at the time that she even had...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Almost, Again and Again...It's no secret that I'm a huge, lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. I've lived my whole life in Southern California and the obvious question is “why?”. The reasons are many, but...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Happy Thanksgiving 2022...From my family to all of yours regardless of health status, Happy Thanksgiving y'all!! I hope it is a pleasant, wonderful and a blessed day for all of you. Best...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Mary's Place by the Sea - Michele Gannon...A few years ago, Crystal, my daughter with blood cancer, and I were able to enjoy a get-a-way at Mary’s Place by the Sea. Today, I was lucky enough to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
PTSD and Cancer ...Considering the many traumatic events I have faced over the last few years, several folks have suggested writing an article on how I have been dealing with it all. More...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Thankful for Caregivers...Did you know that November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month? Are you fortunate enough to have a family member or friend who helps with transportation to your blood cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Staying Afloat...I never learned how to swim, so I have respect, though slight fear, of the water. After taking my toddler to swimming lessons and eyeing the trust and skill of...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How Blood Cancer Changed Me...My diagnosis of MDS was not a complete shock to me. As a retired RN I understand with the symptoms I was experiencing I either had MDS or multiple myeloma...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
How to Stop Yourself From Projecting Bad Outcomes...The black and blue mark on my arm was easily traced to a tennis ball hit. It was a perfectly round shape. The only difference, of course was that it...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The "Why Me?"Question...Why me? I think that’s a question that anyone who gets diagnosed with blood cancer, or really any cancer, asks themselves at some point. Multiple points, more likely, in fact...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
New Options...Well in the myeloma and I believe lymphoma world there's been a newly FDA-approved drug Teclistamab, which is a bi-specific antigen. Are you excited about these new lines of treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMultiple MyelomaResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Cutting out the Middleman...I’m not a big follower of The National Basketball Association, but when Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, told Forbes last year that the pricing for generic drugs was...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Multiple Myeloma Discovered...Mine was discovered from blood tests during a routine physical examination at my family doctor's office. It stayed in the smoldering stage for better than 3 years but is now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Cancer Market...You know, before I was diagnosed with cancer, I very seldom heard much about cancer or medicines for different types of cancers. Now? Seems every commercial you see on TV...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Old Blood Tests Lead to Diagnosis...People who have blood cancer often learn about it while undergoing routine blood tests or other procedures. Others find out by chance. I was such a person. But that is...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
56 years years old and Just been diagnosed with PV blood cancer...I haven't started treatment yet but My concern has been more about how I will feel under treatment since I have to take this treatment for years to come, hopefully...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentFatigue
Restricting sugar when diagnosed with PV blood cancer...Ive read cancer loves sugar. So no sugar. But what about PV blood cancer that cant be cured. Is it best to cut out all sugar in food which would...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Comfort and Relief...What is or was your comfort source after treatments? My go-to was a ginger ale and a heating pad for my stomach....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
My Experience with American Cancer Society Recommendations...According to the American Cancer Society's 2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer survivors, a healthy diet and regular physical activity are the most important modifiable factors in the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Emotional Survival Kit...A blood cancer diagnosis, along with the many available treatment options, can dump a bucket full of stress and more in your lap. Suddenly everything in life is more complicated...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
