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...Feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted even though getting enough rest and sleep is something that I experienced after receiving chemotherapy for my non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The term used by the...

...“Cwoh-wing.” That was how my son said “clothing” when he was very small. One Christmas before a large family gathering, when he was not quite four years old, we had...

...Dating. Relationships. Finding the one. Sometimes I think it’s as hard as having cancer. I know that’s going to be a controversial statement to some but before you get all...

...Over the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We have talked about the things others so often...

...You wouldn’t think a person who’s had multiple bone marrow biopsies would have many good things to say about them except that they are the gold standard of diagnostic tools...

...Hi. My name is Matt. I’m a Libra. I’m a multiple myeloma patient. I like the Minnesota Vikings, dogs, hiking, swimming pools, and a good cold beer. Being a Libra...

...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...

...For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical...

...Can cancer crush dreams? Well, that may all depend on what your goals and dreams were before getting the news of blood cancer. How was life in general? What was...

...The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its 2021 report on cancer, called Cancer Facts and Figures 2021. The data in this report is 2 to 4 years behind the...

...I read a story about heaven that showed hundreds of angels busily working in an office processing thousands of prayer requests from Earth. The angel guide showed the visitor to another...

...Today was the day for my bi-yearly blood work, CAT scan, and ultrasound. Like many others, I experience the scanxiety that goes along with getting these tests and the long...

...When newly diagnosed with blood cancer, I was faced with complex choices, fear, and uncertainty. I needed to learn about my disease, treatment options, and how and where to obtain...

...On Halloween, I enjoyed a treat: Wynton Marsalis and a big band playing arrangements of Sesame Street songs while The Muppets sang along. Since it was Halloween, I thought it...

...Not many people can say they know what it is like to get a bone marrow transplant. Here, I explain my experience in hopes to help people understand it more...

...Recently a friend of mine and I were talking about how to navigate relationships. It’s a conversation that more and more people are having, but to cancer patients, it’s a...

...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. New research shows that the...