You Don't Have To Be Good ......I have a quote pasted on the kitchen window that reads. "You don't have to be good all of the time. You just have to be good when it's time."...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Hitting 60 While Coping With Blood Cancer...My heart feels like it’s going to beat out of my chest, as sweat drips into my eyes. My breath is laboring as I head down the last hill and...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Now for Something Different: GVHD of the Fingernail...Since the days when I started out as a cub reporter longer ago than I care to admit, the search for information has grown both easier and harder. Easier, of...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Tone Deaf to the Pain...I’ve been living with leukemia for a little over a decade now. To see me, you’d probably think I’m doing ok. I mean, I’m not one who likes to complain...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
How do you describe your pain? ...How do you describe your pain? What do you do to manage it? Is it better or worse than when you were first diagnosed?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSide EffectsCopingSymptoms
Fulfilling A Bucket List...What is that number one on your bucket list of things to do and see? I've been around but Brazil was a must see on my list to visit before...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTravelCoping
Healthcare Team Conflicts...After speaking with a friend who was stumped by a medical staff that was not on point in serving her, I thought further about how many people deal (if at...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
FeaturedSleep Patterns ...When your having trouble sleeping what do you do?...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesAwarenessCoping
Recovering from Recovery...Many have asked if I have recovered from my run-in with blood cancer. My answer is a qualified YES, followed by a qualified NO. What the heck does that mean?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Tips for Bad Days...When you have cancer you are going to have bad days. Sometimes they are related to blood cancer treatments and appointments, but some days you may just be depressed. We...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Experiences Surrounding My Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma...A fellow cancer survivor recently asked me about my cancer experience. She discussed her initial symptoms and was surprised that I had none. My diagnosis was an incidental finding. While...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Ode to Phil...Do you ever encounter someone who restores your faith in humanity? I did. But, in my case, he restored my lagging trust in the medical profession. Don’t get me wrong...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Furry Purry Friend - Part 1...Animals are wonderful. Not only to watch in their natural habitat, but also if you’re lucky enough to have one waiting for you at home, it’s a pretty special experience...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Supportive Pets...Do you have a pet-hero who has helped you cope with your blood-cancer? How have they helped you? Share their story and upload their picture....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
What To Expect In That First Month After Diagnosis...“You have cancer.” Those three words change your life forever. Nothing is ever the same from then on, but that doesn’t mean it has to be all bad, especially if...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Bidding a Not-so-Fond Farewell to Prednisone...If you saw me walking years ago, when I was on 40 milligrams of prednisone, you might have thought I was drunk. I swayed back and forth. I sometimes drifted...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying to Step Away from Cancer...Finding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was cured of her blood cancer we all felt...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Diagnosis Rulebook 101...There are no instructions or directions on how to adjust and feel about being diagnosed with blood cancer. The route will allow you to move forward in drips as you...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Here is Holy...I'm always transparent with you all, and today is not a great day. It's actually a tough season I'm in. It is definitely a season of pruning, growth, humility, wisdom...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments