The Show Must Go On...One of the silver linings that has come out of having blood cancer is learning how to integrate myself into acting again and being able to help others do the...reactions12comments
Catastrophizing - Big Word, Big Stress...Catastrophizing. Oh boy, that’s a big word. A big, scary, word. Of course, as blood cancer patients we should probably be used to scary words, “cancer” being the big daddy...reactions17comments
Do Not Give Up...I was diagnosed in 2014 with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia and have been on different meds and infusions. I am currently on Brukinsa and was on Imbruvica for years. I am traveling...reactionscomments
Not 1 but 2...My wife was told she has blood cancer 6 months ago so our journey begins. She's 59 and scared to death she has always been healthy now her life has...reactions1comment
Lost in the System...The basic premise of this story is simple I was fighting something but what? I didn’t have symptoms close enough together, we were all in lockdown, and I had too...reactions2comments
Finding Support in Tough Times...Find your "support system." One of the most common terms we will hear and use while on this blood cancer journey and even after. It is most definitely a true...reactions32comments
How to Talk to a Blood Cancer Patient...Recently, I was thinking about the question: How should a person speak to someone living with a blood cancer? The only answer I could come up with is “normally.” What...reactions11comments
How to Stop Worrying...September was a very difficult month for me. It is the anniversary of my devastating news of a cancer diagnosis as well as the due date of my annual CAT...reactions4comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactions1comment
Game Comparisons...What popular games would be a perfect description of your blood cancer journey? I would have to say Chutes and Ladders would be it for me. I know something about...reactions22replies
I'm Still Here...I know it’s been a while. And a lot has happened. My daughter is now 9 and a half months old. We have a 5-and-a-half-month-old puppy and I’m still off...reactions6comments
Hydroxyurea...I've been taking Hydroxyurea, 1000 mg a day for almost 6 years now. My platelet numbers hang out between 350-450 on average. I know the medication itself could give me...reactions1replyTreatment
Exercise ...Did anyone workout while in active treatment and if so how did working out while in active treatment make you feel?...reactions17repliesAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions11comments
