Belonging...BelongSynonyms: affiliation, acceptance, fellowship Some of us won’t admit it, but in reality, we spend a large time of our lives developing...reactions18comments
Depression is the Pits When Dealing with Blood Cancer...Depression seems to be the “it” news in today’s media. The funny thing is it’s always been an issue that many face...reactions15comments
From Passive By-Stander to Empowered Partner (Part 1)...I’ve told this story before, but I believe it is worth repeating. Prior to my multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2008 I was...reactions13comments
Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis for Thanksgiving...“I just don’t feel right.” That’s how I remember it starting. And then the simple things like climbing one flight of stairs...reactions5comments
Married to Myeloma (A Poem)...Several years ago, I was single but still hopeful that I would find a life partner and possibly even get married again...reactions21comments
Expect the Unexpected...When I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I had never heard of this cancer and although I had been sick...reactions2comments
The Healing Powers of Humor...I must start off by assuring the reader that when I say humor has healing powers, I do not suggest that humor...reactions14comments
Port or Not to Port...Many know all too well the headaches that are involved when getting chemo weekly. Not only is the process long in most...reactions9comments
Overload...My long-term memory is still pretty decent (I think). I can still solve a quadratic equation using formulas I learned almost 50...reactions2comments
Thoughts About the Loss of a Loved One or Friend...Several months ago, I received a sad email notifying me that a fellow nursing colleague had passed away. Rosemary was the one...reactions13comments
It's COOL To Be On Medicare!..."You're cool!" a third-grade boy said to me while doing cafeteria duty at lunchtime. "Thank you," I replied. A few days later...reactions16comments
Combatting Chemo Brain...During my chemotherapy treatment for follicular lymphoma I began to feel a little foggy, forgetful and at times had difficulty concentrating. I...reactions22comments
The Pressure To Be "Brave"..."You Are So Brave!" How often have we heard this said to us? Most times, people truly mean well when they say...reactions28comments
The Next Chapter of My Life After Cancer...I am a survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. During chemotherapy, my life was “on hold" while I focused on treatment. What would I...reactions9comments
Self-Care for the Cancer Patient...Cancer as a chronic illness places new demands on patients and families to manage their own care. Self-care includes managing the medical...reactions12comments
5 Tips To Help When Your Loved One Has Cancer...Many of us have watched a loved one go through a traumatic experience. Most of us want to jump right in and...reactions19comments
Where's Dr. Waldo? When The Doc Goes M.I.A....Finding as doctor is difficult. Finding a doctor you like is even more difficult. Finding a doctor you like who also takes...reactions12comments
For the Caregiver: Sometimes You Need To Recharge...We all know that when someone we love has cancer, it’s going to be tough on them. Most of the time, family...reactions3comments
Sacrifices...The definition of sacrifice means: to offer as a sacrifice. to suffer the loss of, give up, renounce, injure, or destroy especially...reactions8comments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
