Cancer is Not What You Think...Before May 2, 2011, cancer was a giant mystery to me. I can't recall anyone in my family having cancer. My impression of cancer was very simple; you either beat...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
New Here...After having a bone marrow biopsy my Oncologist left me with a diagnosis of NK- chronic lymphoproliferative disorder. She explained she had never had a patient with this rare blood...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceLeukemia
Doctor Who?...The show Doctor Who has been around since the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a time lord (different than a human, but similar in many ways) as he travels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Doctors Don't Believe You...I heard from another person with chronic myeloid leukemia today that she was suffering from non-stop stomach ailments a year into her diagnosis. Her doctor was no help, and told...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Doctor Can You Hear Me?...I’ve had my share of experiences with doctors who don’t listen, or don’t listen the way I need them to. The time that stands out as brutish was what my...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Cancer - The Great Complicator...Cancer. Some people call it The Great Complicator. Never heard that? Well, some people do say it. In Canada. The North of Canada. No the Northern part of the North...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Let It Go...It is funny how things can strike you. During the holidays my wife and I were looking for some relaxation one evening with a bit of home entertainment as we...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Your Story ...When you stop and think about it ...you control the story you tell your self. Have you asked yourself - Is my story a positive one or does it need...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwareness
Cancer and the "B" Word - "Burden"...Most time when we talk about cancer we talk about the “c” word, or the “big C,” or even the “C” that sucks and is bad and makes you tired...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
What is Your Gut (Microbiome) Telling You?...Since my stem cell transplant four years ago, I’ve been dealing with gut issues – nausea, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. All are known side effects of my oral maintenance drug...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
When Did Cancer Ghosting Become a Thing?...Most people are familiar with the term "ghosting." It’s often used in a dating context when one person suddenly cuts ties with the other with no explanation. But are you...Reactions0reactionsComments46 comments
My Valkyries...Every year the nurses at the Co. Blood Cancer Inst throw a little birthday party for me when I come in for blood labs. This year my visit was the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
CLL After Triple Negative Breast Cancer...I was diagnosed with breast cancer the summer of 2006. What a shock! Anyway, I volunteered for a clinical trial. After the treatment was over I got a call from...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Story...Had Hodgkin's lymphoma Dx'd back in 1998.I was treated with chemo and radiation. I was in remission for 8 months then relapsed. I had an auto stem cell transplant in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
cbc blood test results today...I am feeling happy - all my blood numbers are in "normal" range, my doctor is suspending chemo injections (vidaza) -and going to watch and wait to see what the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFatigueSymptomsCoping
Coping with Death of A Loved One ...At some point we all will face the loss of a loved one. It could be a child, a spouse or parent. What tips/thoughts would you offer those who face...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Staying Active Helps Recovery...Today is THE DAY! We all get in shape! Who is joining me?!?! I've been an athlete all my life and your Panda is not afraid to put some work...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Antioxidants and Cancer...So I've always wondered about this point... Do you think foods with antioxidants still hold validity if you already have cancer? Are those blueberries still helping your situation? Hum... Fruits...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiet & NutritionAwareness
Determination and Faith in Myself - The Impact on My Cancer Journey...A cancer diagnosis can have a devastating effect on your life. I was overwhelmed and uncertain as to how to manage this frightening news and its implications. I have always...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Events Can Trigger Nightmares About Relapse...Thirteen years after my fourth stem cell transplant, I don’t worry about relapse as much as I once did. With each year, the fear fades away and then fades some...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
