A Crick In Me Bones...I thought I was losing it. Going absolutely bonkers. There was this pain and it was sometimes sharp, sometimes dull and achy. Sometimes it disappeared altogether. Other times it had...reactions11comments
Has anyone ever tried metformin for muscle inflammation?...I have a blood cancer and seem to have developed inflammation in most of my muscles. Has anyone ever tried metformin for this?...reactions2repliesTreatment
What to Bring with You During Your Chemotherapy Treatment...Having a cancer diagnosis has been the most frightening event of my life. Even as an experienced RN, I did not know how to prepare for or what to expect...reactions8comments
New Normal: Where Should I Start?...Life with blood cancer is painful. Struggling, doubting, and uncertainties. Self-isolation is my new norm. Foggy brain and spinal pain is my best friend. My good day is when I...reactions8comments
Can’t Be Bothered With Anything...It’s been a while since I’ve felt like this. Well, at least I think it has been. I can’t really remember. I know it happens. It comes and goes. Everything feels like...reactions4comments
Staying Connected...If you are like me, you’re feeling a need to connect these days. I’m working from home, self-isolating as much as I can. I’m lucky to be home with my...reactions3comments
I'm Failing Retirement with MDS...I think I'm failing retirement. I blame President Jimmy Carter. He and his wife Rosalynn set the bar too high with all of their work for Habitat for Humanity. You...reactions18comments
My Experience During Chemotherapy...The experience of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Initially, my oncologist recommended a “watch and wait” approach as this was the standard of care for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Unfortunately, my...reactions4comments
An Accidental Author...One of my favorite quotes is “life happens to us when we’re busy making plans” by Allen Saunders. Life has a way of surprising you, as things don’t always turn out the...reactions5comments
Nine Ways to Reduce Stress...It’s important to reduce stress in our lives. We don’t have the health, the strength, or the time for a stressful life. But how do we get there? Here are...reactions9comments
To Know, or Not Know, of Complications Beforehand: That is the Question...After I had a cesarean section, I thought that in childbirth class they could have spent more time discussing the procedure. I remember it as an afterthought. “Oh, this might...reactions3comments
First Chemo Memory...I am ready. I grab my bag, stuffed full of books, warm socks, lip balm, nausea pops, good luck charms, and a blanket as I sit in the passenger seat...reactions11comments
Taking Action...In my family, three people have gotten cancer. First, it was my mother. For her, it started with cervical cancer which was cured. Then a few years later she developed...reactions7comments
Vida Maude Single Belbin...My earliest memory is of my grandmother, Vida, whom we all called Nan. When I was just a toddler she would whisper hymns while rocking me to sleep. It is...reactions4repliesMemory Wall
A Strategy to Handle the Uncertainty of the Future of a Cancer Survivor...We are motivated to find meaning in our lives. This is especially true in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. I can remember struggling with the uncertainty of the future...reactions10comments
The Joy of the Cancer Nerd...I have a confession to make: I’m a big nerd. Specifically, I’m a big cancer nerd. I could go by other names. Cancer geek. Maybe cancer anorak. Some say those...reactions7comments
Not Your Fault...I recently read a post by one of our members. It seems her family, and in particular, her parents implied that it is somehow her fault she has cancer. The...reactions4comments
Staying Positive, Being Honest...As I think back upon all the things people have said to me since my diagnosis, ‘Stay positive!’ is one of the most common. It is often said with the...reactions8comments
Chemo Brain is Real...When it comes to long term side effects, one of the most prominent term I hear the most is chemo brain. After reading up on this epidemic by a study...reactions3comments
