Welcome to Cancerland...When I was diagnosed with blood cancer, the life I knew ended abruptly. One day I was a high school math teacher...reactions10comments
[CLOSED] Will you take our In America survey and share the truth about blood cancer?...Please note: The Blood Cancer In America survey is now closed. Blood cancer is not meant to be faced alone. Share your...reactions3repliesCoping
Lowered Expectations...I got the most marvelous advice from a friend recently in just three simple words: lower your expectations. We were talking about...reactions23comments
The Power of Music...I smile as I make my way into the room at the Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier Recovery Unit. Every chair for...reactions7comments
Hairs The Thing......When it comes to the crowning glory of our hair, some of us feel a certain way when we lose it. When...reactions8comments
Things I Wish I Had Done In My First Year Of Cancer...It’s that time again – the New Year. I’m sure you have been completely overloaded with posts about new year’s resolutions and...reactions12comments
Remembering Scott Christiansen...We are deeply saddened to share that blood cancer advocate Scott Christiansen passed away on November 26, 2021. Scott had been living...reactions3comments
MDS - My Disease Stinks!..."I was surprised by the results of your recent bone marrow biopsy," my oncologist said. Then she said a word I had...reactions16comments
2021...Well. What a year. And I can’t believe how quickly it’s gone by! In some ways I don’t feel like I have...reactions10comments
The ONE Thing ...We all make resolutions like not eating sweets or I want to lose a few pounds etc. When you sort out all...reactions18repliesCoping
Keeping Goals Without The Stress...New Year’s resolutions are hard. One good way to avoid the stress from them is simply not making any. But assuming you’re...reactions21comments
Be Your Own Advocate. OK... But How? Why?...You have to be your own advocate. How many times have we heard that? Ten? One hundred? Eleventy-seventy-jillion? Probably somewhere in between...reactions28comments
Making Life-Changing Decisions as a Cancer Survivor...Cancer survivors are acutely aware of our limited time on earth. Mortality can be in our face. As a cancer survivor, I...reactions3comments
FeaturedNew Year New Perspectives...Have you thought about how you want this new year to start off and end? My biggest thing is hoping and doing...reactions17repliesTips & AdviceCoping
I Choose Joy In The New Year!...Do you have a New Year's tradition that you follow? The custom is to eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day in...reactions11comments
Confessions of a Reluctant Blood Cancer 'Warrior'...So last week marked the seventh anniversary of my blood cancer diagnosis. For those who don’t know the story, I have chronic...reactions20comments
2022‼️...The new year 2022! Is a few days away! 🎉🎊 This year what is a goal that your going to accomplish this...reactions3repliesCopingAwarenessFriends & Family
Don’t Believe the Hype aka Me and My Port (Part 2)...Recently, I wrote about my port and how much easier it made my life. Well, like so much in a cancer journey...reactions8comments
Radio on the Keyboard - Episode 1...I’ve been away for a while. It’s not because I went out of remission. It’s also not because I continue to fight...reactions12comments
Gifts That Keep On Giving...“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” That’s a quote from Buddy the Elf from...reactions17comments
