Managing Cancer Side Effects as a Caregiver...Cancer itself and treatments for cancer can cause a number of symptoms and side effects that often deeply impact daily life. For...reactions1comment
Encouraging Caregiver...When you think of encouragement, you may think of giving someone support and reassurance. This is definitely true and is needed in...reactions12comments
The Day It Happened...I still remember the day my daughter, Crystal, called me to tell me she thought she had cancer. I was sitting in...reactions4comments
Resources for Cancer Caregivers...When your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactions4comments
Little Sister's Big Impact After My Leukemia Diagnosis...I had been divorced for many years when I got leukemia in 2003, but I didn’t go into it alone. My baby...reactions2comments
My Unsung Hero...It was not until a recent family brunch at our home that I began to realize the critical role that my husband...reactions8comments
Helpful Things To Do For a Cancer Patient...A while ago a friend asked what was the nicest thing that someone had done for me when I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
Running the Race...At some point, all of us start on this particular race of life. Some of us have trained beforehand and others were...reactions10comments
Well, I'm Tired... Again...I want to write but I don’t really have the words. I’m tired. Work has gone quiet because of it. Not that...reactions17comments
Understanding Marginal Zone Lymphoma...Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), or blood cancer. Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell...reactions1comment
Racial Differences in Blood Cancer...Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer Broke My Leg (Part 1)...In our 3rd Annual Blood Cancer in America Survey, over half of those surveyed reported experiencing symptoms that led to their blood...reactions15comments
Top Symptoms of Blood Cancer...Life with blood cancer can vary from person to person. Symptoms, treatment, side effects, progression, remission, and more are unique to each...reactions4comments
The Fears & Worries of Life with Blood Cancer...In our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey, people living with blood cancer shared their perspective on how the condition has impacted...reactions3comments
My Furry Companion: The Support of Animals...I’ve never been without a pet. Until recently. It’s a lonely feeling. Something is missing and I search for it in little...reactions22comments
Living With Blood Cancer as a Chronic, Ever- Present Condition...A blood cancer diagnosis has a ripple effect throughout our lives. It is a start of a long journey that can be...reactions12comments
Life with Blood Cancer: Results of the 2022 Blood Cancer In America Survey...Blood cancer is a general term that encompasses many different kinds of cancer. Blood cancers are cancers that affect the cells in...reactions3comments
What's in My Bag as a Cancer Survivor...It’s already tough trying to function as a normal member of society when dealing with post-blood cancer side effects like nausea, anxiety...reactions26comments
Cancer and Loss - A Personal Story...Cancer. Loss. Both are tough to deal with individually, but together can be almost unbearable. This can lead to grief and post-traumatic...reactions6comments
Understanding Hairy Cell Leukemia...Hairy cell leukemia is a rare form of blood cancer, accounting for only 2% of leukemia cases. The name, hairy cell leukemia...reactionscomments
