Stress Busters...Do we really understand what stress is? We’ve all had the displeasure of being amongst its presence and we all know what...reactions6comments
Post-Cancer Fatigue and The Struggle (Part 1)...Fatigue post-cancer is very REAL! I totally understand the frustration, because I deal with it myself. It’s hard to explain to others...reactions8comments
How to Help a Cancer Patient...There are lots of places online that will tell you about what you should not say to a cancer patient. That includes...reactions9comments
Blessed...I am a Multiple Myeloma survivor of 5 years living daily pushing through this disease. I have my challenges but life is...reactions9comments
The Climb...A couple of years ago, we visited Big Bend National Park in western Texas to do some hiking. As we slowly ascended...reactions12comments
It's All Getting Very Real Now...I have a fertility appointment in a few days. It’s all beginning to get very real now. I’m excited and also hesitant...reactions5comments
Caregiver Tips (Part 2)...If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series. Taking on the role of caregiver will mean a lot to...reactions11comments
Rash Decisions: CML and the Skin I'm In...Have you had skin issues with your chemo? In 2012, I started oral chemotherapy for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). As my body slowly began...reactions24comments
MOM THIS IS FOR YOU...Where do I begin? Almost a year ago, my mom was diagnosed with MDS. After a few months, she was re-diagnosed with...reactions6comments
Introducing the Panda...My name is Amanda, I’m new to the blood cancer community. I’m a two-time cancer survivor and an allogeneic bone marrow transplant...reactions3comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like…...Grief is complex and looks different for everyone. Check out the definitions below. Then, scroll down and comment or copy and paste...reactions4comments
What is or was your diagnosis?...When finding out you were diagnosed with cancer, what is or was your complete diagnosis called?...reactions13repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Fighting to Keep Disability Benefits (Part 1)...I applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) soon after I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. With a broken femur and an upcoming...reactions36comments
Is There a Wrong Way to Handle Your Blood Cancer Diagnosis?...Living with leukemia is difficult. Seems obvious, right? But if you are not living it, sometimes it is hard to understand. Coping...reactions13comments
Transitioning to Life After Cancer...During my chemotherapy for blood cancer, I looked forward to life after cancer. I thought this new chapter would be filled with...reactions5comments
Chemo Isn't That Bad Of A Guy, He Just Plays One On TV...Chemo. We’ve all seen it on TV and in the movies so many times that many of you, like me, used it...reactions15comments
Teeth, Gums, and More...When you learn cancer treatment will involve chemotherapy, it is easy to begin thinking of the many potential side effects. We have...reactions9comments
What is the difference between t-cell and b-cell lymphoma...Has anyone experienced sores in the mouth with either of these cancers or a hoarse voice that is not getting any better...reactions2replies
Blood Cancer and Options Offer Hope...Let me start by saying that it’s a wonderful thing when you have some options when battling blood cancer. Specifically multiple myeloma...reactions10comments
'That Man Has No Ego'...You wouldn’t think that a story about Ronald Reagan’s recovery from a gunshot wound would remind me of an experience during my...reactions9comments
