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...Of all of the difficult things that cancer has forced me to do, telling my kids the news was the hardest. My...

...I received a bone marrow transplant in 2015 from an unrelated donor. As part of the transplant protocol for two years, as...

...Throughout my 6½ year journey with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I’ve always worked. When I was first diagnosed, I was working as...

...It’s been a hard day. Honestly, it has been a hard week. My numbers are all looking pretty good, but my body...

...Teeth are such an important part of your body. Take it from one who knows. I’ve had bad teeth for as long...

...Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had to do. It is physically and emotionally draining. However, when...

...As you reflect on your life and where you are on your cancer journey, please allow me to encourage you with three...

...Finding out that you are cured of cancer should be a time to celebrate. When my daughter, Crystal found out she was...

...A benefit of having had blood cancer, or any serious or life-threatening illness, dawned on me recently. It comes from having been...

...What a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive. Though this quote may not be exactly where I’m going, there...

...Cancer, it’s scary, unpredictable, and exhausting. It drains your energy all the time and makes doing anything almost impossible, physically. There’s an...

...When I got home after my stem cell transplants, as soon as I felt a little better, I’d cautiously move around. First...

...I haven’t had the easiest life as of yet but growing up with multiple adversities has motivated me to thrive and be...

...This is something that I really struggle with and it never seems to get any better. I’m fine and then out of nowhere...

...Numerous stressors are faced by a cancer survivor. Add to that family discord and the result can be disastrous. I experienced this...

...Being paranoid becomes a part of life after cancer. I find myself spiraling with concern over the smallest things. I no longer...

...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...

...Now that my wife and I are empty nesters, we’re making grand plans for what to do with our time. Travel is...

...Cancer is such a mercurial illness. One day, things could be looking great, and the next, the entire diagnosis could change. It’s...

...Mental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...