You Can't Study for a Blood Test...Did you ever open an envelope, read its contents, and felt devastated? I was a college junior in 1976 when I received notice that I had not been accepted into...reactions10comments
Ducks In A Row...Is it possible to thoroughly think through the do's and must's in gathering your personal business with cancer? Some of us need a minute even when blood cancer wasn't in...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceCopingWork & Employment
Red Flag Care...Sometimes we know what it takes, or we think we do, when it involves walking into unknown territories. Oftentimes it's more than the obvious, it can also take the inner...reactions16comments
Watchful Waiting...Have you, or are you, under "watchful waiting" following your diagnosis? How comfortable are you with this?...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Did You Hear the One About the Benefits of Neuropathy?...While on a walk with friends on a cold winter day, with slush underfoot, I had a secret weapon that you wouldn’t normally call a plus in a person’s life:...reactions5comments
Back At It - Doctor's Appointments...A long time again, in July 2017 (wait…was it 2016? Oh geez, the years are blending into one big blob), nonetheless, a few years back I retired/went on disability. While...reactions4comments
Cancer Affects The People Around Us, Too...Cancer, more so than any other illness, makes us rely on others for help. Most of the time that means family, and whether your “family” is the one you were...reactions17comments
Stick With What You Know?...When faced with blood cancer or any other cancer- Do you stick with what you know? Or are you free to explore figuring things out as a newbie? A few...reactions16repliesTips & AdviceCoping
The delay in growing up post cancer treatment as a young adult....Growing up is already hard, but when life throws a blood cancer diagnosis while you're still coming into your mature self; it becomes a big wrench! I am sure other...reactions13comments
When Do You Act?...How long do you wait before you start making the big decisions in life again after any traumatic experience? Some say wait a year while others say suck it up...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
The Financial Impact of Chemotherapy and Medical Costs on the Cancer Patient...Cancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat. Multiple types of treatment including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy administration, and hospitalization may be necessary. Compared to prior years...reactions6comments
Financial Impact of Cancer...How has having blood cancer impacted the financial situation for you and your family?...reactions7repliesCostAwarenessInsurance & Disability
Mental status ...I know mentally going through trials and tribulations can be very difficult. What drives you mentally to continue to fight? Especially at times when the odds are against you....reactions11repliesDepressionCopingAwareness
Tips to Feel Better...When you are told you have cancer, there are a few things you want to know right away. One of those questions might be, "What can be done to get...reactions22comments
The First Time...The first time you hear the words “You have blood cancer,” your world changes forever. The former “happy-go-lucky” person that was YOU just moments ago is now gone -- your...reactions4comments
My Furry Purry Friend Part 2...Quick recap, in the last article I was explaining how I found my cat Isis and how raising him was very tough for quite a while with his behavioral issues...reactions9comments
Tips for Out-of-Town Appointment Anxiety...Recently I headed to Mayo for a yearly visit that was postponed due to the pandemic. It had been two years since I had seen my blood cancer specialist, and...reactions12comments
Appointments...Do you have a routine for your medical appointments, whether local or out-of-town? Do you have something you always bring with you, either for comfort or to keep yourself busy?...reactions4repliesHealthcare Team
Epic, epic news...I had my 4-week appointment today with my consultant and as in all likelihood, by the time I have my next one, the baby will be here, I asked a...reactions13comments
Humpyear - Beyond the Halfway Point...“Mike...Mike...Mike...Mike...Mike...What year is it? It’s hump year.” I didn’t quote that iconic advertisement perfectly, but I’m sure you all get the point. Maybe not as good as me, considering my...reactions8comments
