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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions8comments
Power of No...Do you find it now easier for you to say no to things you don't want to do when it comes to...reactions10repliesCopingTips & AdviceTreatment
Two Canes and a Wheelchair...Or...How I’m Rolling with Side Effects Does anyone else remember the movie, “Four Weddings and a Funeral?” Well, these days my life...reactions8comments
The Importance of Good Communications By Doctors...A good relationship with your doctor can make a difference in the treatment of your blood cancer. Good communications with your doctor...reactionscomments
"Remission." That Word Has Power. Or Does It?...Not long ago was an auspicious date for me. Yes, it was my birthday. Which one? Well, the scientists back at MIT...reactions41comments
Options Vs Options In Treatment...If you could fully decide on which route to go, would you be cool with oral medication or subcutaneous injections? I hate...reactions13repliesTreatmentCoping
Aging with Blood Cancer: You're Going to Miss Us!..."OK, boomer!" is a dismissive retort, often disregarding or mocking baby boomers. Fellow baby boomers, do you remember how we would roll...reactions2comments
Rise to the Challenge...This month has been very challenging. To be transparent it's been hell on earth and I say that because the biggest below...reactions29comments
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...reactions2repliesAwarenessTips & 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...reactions33comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions32comments
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...reactions29repliesSymptomsSide EffectsCoping
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...reactions11repliesCopingTravel
