There Is No Comparison...With a long career in physical therapy, I have often listened to people expressing their pain levels and the concerns that arise...reactionscomments
It's Not Contagious, But It Changed Everything!...Over two decades ago when I was first diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia (ET)—a rare chronic blood cancer—I braced myself for many things:...reactionscomments
Remembering to Connect...I had my 6-month checkup with my oncologist. I’m fortunate that I can say I am years out from my initial Follicular...reactions11comments
Multiple myeloma...Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008. Took revlemid pills and had a stem cell transplant using my own stem cells. This was...reactionscomments
Bcel Lymphoma...I was diagnosed about 6 years ago took about the 6 years to recover. Now it's back again . I'm not a...reactionscomments
Things Aren't Enjoyable When We Can't Enjoy Things...I was at an appointment with my oncologist. We were comparing symptoms and side effects like rashes, nausea, fatigue, activity level, and...reactions6comments
Self-Doubt...Self-doubt arrived quietly, without knocking, the day I was told, “You have a chronic blood cancer.” Essential Thrombocythemia—three words I had never...reactions4comments
The Trauma of It All: Living With Chronic Leukemia...Having a chronic illness is like re-living trauma daily.I heard that sentiment recently and, like a lot of things, it got me...reactions5comments
18 Years of Cancer...What a month not long ago. My magical baby girl turned 3. I had my 18th cancerversary. And well, eighteen years; not...reactionscomments
Navigating T-Cell Lymphoma: Diagnosis and Symptoms...A diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma can feel sudden, confusing, and completely overwhelming. For some individuals, this health crisis appears with little warning...reactionscomments
Have You Been “Ghosted “ For Having Cancer ?...There is no cure for it, you can’t take meds for it, you have no control over it.It’s called being "ghosted."What is...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: T-Cell Lymphoma, DLBCL, and More...Blood cancer can be complex and challenging to navigate, often leading to unique experiences and feelings among those affected.We invite you to...reactionscomments
Unseen Struggles: the Emotional Reality of Blood Cancer...People navigating life after a diagnosis of blood cancer, such as Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), T-cell lymphoma, and more, can face...reactions3comments
Finding Peace with Blood Cancer...Upon learning I needed to undergo chemotherapy to treat a case of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I discovered a typical treatment could take between...reactionscomments
My Family History with Lymphoma...When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I didn’t think I knew anyone that had this cancer, let alone someone in my...reactions15comments
Facing The Mental Side of Blood Cancer...When you go through a blood cancer diagnosis and its many treatments, such as I have with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it is very...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
Being Alone at Times with Blood Cancer...Let’s see 79 years, 7 months, and 11 days ago as of this writing at exactly 12:45 PM on a bright sunny...reactions14comments
Dealing with Difficult People: Drama Mamas and Trolls...I recently asked my oncologist if my low blood levels caused my irritability. She said, "Cancer makes your body tired, and your...reactions6comments
Back At It - Doctor's Appointments...A long time again, in July 2017 (wait…was it 2016? Oh geez, the years are blending into one big blob), nonetheless, a...reactions4comments
