That Solid Place...Many long-time readers know that here, and on my blog, I refer to leukemia as if it were a real person. I...reactions8comments
When I first started treatment I felt _____________....Fill in the blank and share how you felt when you first started treatment and what advice you'd share for those who...reactions4repliesTreatment
The Emotional Journey Of Cancer - Managing the Ups and Downs...Many cancer patients experience psychological and emotional issues after their diagnosis. The mix of reactions includes a wide range of feelings that...reactions8comments
"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
Getting Our Own Day: September 22, CML Awareness Day...Since I first heard about it, I always thought it was very clever of someone to designate a day for chronic myeloid...reactions9comments
Deciphering Terms...It’s always great to hear about the new drugs that have made their way into the myeloma treatment spectrum. I know all...reactions16comments
Kick in the Gut...I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in March of 2016. It all started with severe back pain, that started in January. I...reactions3comments
Sharing My Diagnosis and Updates...We are all going to address the updates and process differently, that’s for sure. For me, it was the easiest to create...reactions4comments
Chemical Induced Menopause ...For the women, did anyone experience chemical-induced early menopause from chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant? How are you handling this side...reactions6repliesSide Effects
Sugar Replacement ...I love cake, cookies, chocolate, etc. I am working to find other foods to replace these foods. Any food suggestions to help...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
Funding Update...So the fun and games continue. And as it so often seems with me, nothing is straightforward and simple, which is annoying...reactionscomments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey...The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as...reactionscomments
Starting Chemotherapy: A Comic...You've been diagnosed with blood cancer. What comes next? Usually, it's treatment. There are many different treatments for blood cancer, one of...reactions22comments
Working Wish List With Myeloma...Having any form of a chronic situation can be very difficult. We know the script whether it’s the demanding treatment with hopes...reactions10comments
More Tips For The Caregiver...Every day I notice helpful things we can do for others. I notice these things because people have been kind to me...reactions11comments
Veins...What and where have been the best source for the best vein when it comes to your lab work? My left arm...reactions18repliesCopingSide EffectsTips & Advice
The Power of One Word ...After being diagnosed with Blood-Cancer I found myself chasing many emotional rabbits without much success. Slowly a sense of balance returned by...reactionsrepliesCoping
Leave the Shoes...There is a tradition for Olympic wrestlers to leave their wrestling shoes on the edge of the mat when they have wrestled...reactions6comments
Timely Awareness...Occasionally, unexpected and unplanned things happen in your life. Some things are good, others are not. My blood cancer diagnosis was one...reactions5comments
Can you relate?...This question is for the AYA (adolescent young adults) cancer survivors, Do you ever find yourself playing catch up with life because...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
