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...reactions46repliesSymptomsSide 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
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...reactions14comments
FeaturedSleep Patterns ...When your having trouble sleeping what do you do?...reactions26repliesAwarenessCoping
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions19comments
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...reactions16repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
