My Journey in Progress...Hi friends. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in December 2015. I underwent 27 treatments of radiation followed by four full rounds...reactions4comments
Better Living Through Modern Chemo-stry...Almost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.” Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer...reactionscomments
Shocking News from Another Doctor...I am a 42 year old mother of 2. Anyone that knows me even for about a month, will know that I...reactions5comments
Not the "Vacation" We Wanted...August 15, 2018 my family and I were packing the truck, waiting for my husband to come home from work so we...reactions7comments
"No, It's not Graft Vs Host"...Five years ago I was fortunate to receive a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. I had Myelofibrosis, an incurable form...reactions8comments
Finding Your Happy Place...We have all experienced difficult times and, as a cancer survivor, we can feel overwhelmed and anxious. How can we help our...reactions3comments
Prednisone Came Before a Fall...“Throw yourself onto the court,” the tennis coach was saying. We were practicing serve and volley. The idea is that you get...reactions2comments
What to Say and Do for a Cancer Patient...Cancer is such an awkward topic. What do you say to someone who has just been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? How...reactions3comments
After Buildup, Stem Cell Transplant Anticlimactic...It is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous...reactionscomments
Finding a New Oncologist...I have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma...reactions4comments
My Journey with CLL and CAD...It's time to share. I have been in the background this past year as I struggled to climb this uphill trail. It's...reactions3comments
2 Cancers Back to Back...Hi to my understanding new friends, I am not great on the computer but I do my best. I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
Should I Change My Oncologist?...As a cancer patient, one must be comfortable and confident in your oncologist. I recently spoke with a cancer survivor about her...reactions3comments
How Can I Safely Stay Updated About Blood Cancer?...I am always eager to learn about new research and treatment options for my blood cancer. When visiting my oncologist, he knows...reactions2comments
Telling Friends...When I first received the news that I had leukemia I didn’t want to tell anyone. I told my family of course...reactions15comments
Quackery...Okay let me start off by saying, I’ve met many people over the past 9 or so years that have meant well;...reactionscomments
Road Warrior Down...Every cancer patient remembers the first time they heard the “C” word applied to themselves. Everything stops. Priorities change in an instant...reactions8comments
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Stage 4...I was diagnosed with this rare type of NHL in Oct 2013. I chose to do nothing. From everything I read, MCL...reactions6comments
Multiple Myeloma and Faith...I had severe pain starting in November of 2017 out of the blue. I went to specialist after specialist and they all...reactions10comments
APL Does Not Define Me...My name is Becky, and I am a Registered Nurse. In July of 2013, I was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia at...reactions7comments
