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...reactions1comment
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...reactions36comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions7repliesNewly 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions7repliesAwareness
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions46comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3repliesCopingFatigueSymptoms
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...reactions5repliesCoping
