Battle Scars...Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living as a survivor for a while, it’s best to prepare yourself for some scarring...reactions13comments
Advice From Our Centenarian Friends...Living to be 100 years old makes one a centenarian (pronounced cen-ten-air-e-an). I have been volunteering for Centenarians of Oklahoma since 2018. Oklahoma...reactions11comments
Double Blood Cancer...I never thought of myself as an over-achiever, but as a cancer patient, I guess I am. I am fighting Multiple Myeloma...reactions5comments
Family's Reaction To Your Cancer Diagnosis...Previously, I spoke about my personal reaction to my diagnosis as a cancer patient speaking to another patient or cancer survivor(s). It's...reactions5comments
My P-Vera Journey...A little intro to my story… I have been a very active 73-year-old, walking, biking, hiking, etc. I do not like to...reactions7comments
"Pretend Like You Are Okay" (Part 2)...In Part 1, I talked about how I sometimes had a difficult time working while living with blood cancer. In those early...reactions4comments
Second opinions...What should I expect when I go to a doctor for a second opinion for a blood cancer? Would they just review...reactions4replies
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
