Strength...Diagnosed in 2019. Yet work as hard..as if I’m a teen....and they said you’re strong. For that keeps me going....and helps my...reactions3comments
If They Only Knew..."Hey! You look great!" I give a half-smile and nod and think of the reflection in the rearview mirror I'd seen a...reactions21comments
It Was My Re-Birthday and I Forgot All About It...It’s hard to always know exactly what makes you want to call or email a certain friend or family member on any...reactions3comments
"Pretend Like You Are Okay" (Part 1)...Throughout my 6½ year journey with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I’ve always worked. When I was first diagnosed, I was working as...reactions10comments
In Peer Support Program, Trying to Share the Right Amount...When I was first treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), it helped me to speak to someone who had “been there, done...reactions6comments
Blood Cancer Playlist...Music has a unique way of offering comfort and strength. What songs have helped you through treatment, tough days, or even continued...reactions34repliesCoping
Double Whammy...In 2020 I started losing weight, looking pale, feeling exhausted, and very stressed. Was working from home. Had agonizing pain in my...reactions4comments
What's Your Facebook Cancer Status?...Recently, I posted an update on Facebook. I wrote about how I was competing in a tennis tournament. I included two pictures-...reactions7comments
Making & Living With Cancer's Tough Choices...“This is a life and death decision.” How many times have people around you thrown around that phrase? Probably a lot when...reactions14comments
Living with Polycythemia Vera...I had polycythemia vera for about 15 years. I have been giving blood twice a month to keep h&h (hematocrit and hemoglobin)...reactions1comment
2 Cancers Back to Back...Hi to my understanding new friends, I am not great on the computer but I do my best. I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
FeaturedBone Marrow Biopsy Aftercare...Does anyone have tips on bone marrow biopsy aftercare? What things can you do, what should you avoid?...reactions27repliesTips & Advice
Good People To Guide Us...Fred Rogers once said in an interview, "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my...reactions8comments
Remission...Are you confused with the terms remission vs cured? It's interesting how some doctors throw the term around, it can be a...reactions10repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTreatment
The Power of Pivot...I remember when I was young and indestructible. There were only a few things to worry about like grades, the next great...reactions6comments
To Know or Not to Know...To know or not know, that is the question. I’m no Shakespeare but I know that his characters often face catastrophic decisions...reactions10comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Hope...Early on during my cancer diagnosis and journey, I felt overwhelmed, angry, and worried. In addition, I was out of control and...reactions5comments
Have You Ever Heard Of Survivor's Guilt?...Have you ever heard of survivor's guilt? Before I started volunteering for cancer organizations, I could say no, I had never heard...reactions6comments
How Comic Book Heroes Saved Me Through My Cancer Treatments...Superheroes are great, aren’t they? With their flashy costumes and exciting story arcs, most of us love to read or watch Superheroes...reactions20comments
