Things To Consider...I had an interesting conversation a few weeks back and it has still left me a bit baffled. The question posed “How would I get along if I didn’t have...reactions6comments
My Blood Cancer...Editor's Note: This story contains images of the author in the hospital which may be upsetting for some readers. In July of 2019, I injured my back. It would not...reactions15comments
Plasma Cell Leukemia...I was diagnosed with plasma cell leukemia in June 2020. After diagnosis, I was immediately placed on CAR-D-PACE. I was in the hospital for a week. I was readmitted about...reactions4comments
FeaturedDoes anyone else struggle with annoying joint pain post treatment or SCT. ...I am a year and a half out from transplant for ALL and my joint pain has returned even though I am on Jakify for GVHD. I am 52 and...reactions6repliesFatigue
I Used To...Before 1/15/2019 I used to be healthy. I used to have energy, I used to not take ANY medication, I used to remember things really well. I used to love...reactions5comments
The Importance of Community...Human connections can help us feel less alone after a cancer diagnosis. A community can be stronger than cancer and help manage the disruptions caused by the disease. I was...reactions11comments
I Am Turning Into My Grandmother!..."The kids are driving me nuts!" I overheard my grandmother say to her sister Zola. "What did we do?" I whispered to my mother. "The boys and I have been...reactions13comments
12 Tips to Manage Brain Fog...The other day I was filling out an online survey about life with multiple myeloma. One question asked me to list my 5 most significant challenges since my diagnosis. I...reactions23comments
Leya Elijah...Leya Elijah is a 42-year-old cancer advocate, plus-size model and founder of This Is What A Fighter Looks Like. A charity established to create unique opportunities, events, moments, and experiences...
Ten Years Just Around the Corner!...As I write this, I am just a few months away from the ten-year anniversary of my multiple myeloma diagnosis. Suffice it to say, I am pretty darn excited about...reactions5comments
The Greatest Year...I have yet to meet someone who said, “2020 was a great year!” And at the tender young age of 77, I can honestly say, I have never experienced a...reactions12comments
What To Expect After Diagnosis...Recently, we’ve had an influx of visitors on another site I write for who have been recently diagnosed and it reminded me that it’s probably time for a post about...reactions10comments
Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloproliferative...I was diagnosed about two years ago with Chronic Myeloproliferative. I take 25mg of Jakafi twice a day. I have an older sister who has the same. She's had blood...reactions2comments
My Furry Companion: The Support of Animals...I’ve never been without a pet. Until recently. It’s a lonely feeling. Something is missing and I search for it in little creaks and noises when my mind is wandering...reactions22comments
Treatment vs. Treatment...The beauty of words is that most of the time they can mean different things to different people. Sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes it's not. In this day of...reactions11comments
Riding the CML Train: Destination Unknown...Even if you are on your own, you can take this blood cancer journey. Not everyone has a big, smiling support group on the sidelines cheering them on. That’s okay...reactions9comments
Fatigue, Again? I Thought I Was Done With This...Fatigue. I know, it gets talked about all the time when cancer is the discussion topic du jour. I have even talked about it myself, more than once, but I...reactions11comments
If bloodwork is normal, is there further testing I should have done to determine the cause?...I recently got an MRI done of both shoulders due to pain. The findings included "Diffuse hematopoietic marrow seen throughout the majority of the scanning range, appearance seen bilaterally". My...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
Cancer Guilt...I hate mice! As an elementary school teacher, students loved to bring critters to school for show and tell. I didn't even flinch when a student brought in a giant...reactions17comments
Starting a Nonprofit (Part 3): Sometimes Things End Up Differently Than You Thought...Approximately seven months ago, I wrote two articles on my experiences starting a nonprofit. Part 2 was primarily about mistakes made and lessons I learned. It ends with a piece...reactions9comments
