Improved Tennis Game: Unexpected Benefit of Light Therapy for Skin (Part 2)...There was good news and bad news when they went from using one arm to two in the procedure called ECP, or extracorporeal photopheresis for graft-versus-host disease of the skin...reactions3comments
The Cancer Tornado...Saturday, April 24. 1993, Catoosa, Oklahoma, was hit by a deadly tornado. Catoosa is my second hometown. I started teaching for Catoosa Public Schools in 1978 right out of college...reactions7comments
The Biopsy Experience for Blood Cancer Diagnosis...Depending on a patient’s symptoms or abnormal lab values, the physician may consider a biopsy in order to examine the cells and make a definite determination of the diagnosis. Frequently...reactions4comments
From Rare to Common...Treatment for multiple myeloma has come a very long way! It was a little over ten years that this rare condition was considered incurable... but is it? I along with...reactionscomments
Pamela Won't Let PV Define Her...I first met Pamela, age 64, when we worked together starting about 30 years ago. Long after we had both moved on to other jobs, and in her case, another...reactions2comments
A Dose of Laughter...Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...reactions1comment
'Alphabet Soup': Explaining ECP for GVHD of the Skin (Part 1)...When I tell people that I had four stem cell transplants, I have to start with the basics if they don’t know about blood cancer. I explain what a stem...reactions3comments
The Social of it All...Here we are at full speed of everything surrounding us. In our particular case, it's cancer, emotions, and technology. Yes, technology because where would we truly be without our phones...reactions7comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactions2comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Surfing The Emotional Waves Of Cancer and Your Angry Raccoon...Cancer is such a mercurial illness. One day, things could be looking great, and the next, the entire diagnosis could change. It’s like the roller coaster at the county fair...reactions18comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactions1comment
Blood-Cancer.com Turns 2 🎉...Today, May 5th, 2020, Blood-Cancer.com turns 2 years old. Over the past two years, I've had the pleasure of meeting many of you virtually and getting to know your stories...reactions1comment
The Fog of Cancer...Picture this. Your friend was captured by aliens. They experimented on her, crossing her DNA with the DNA of one of their hottest babes from planet Euphoria. You drove straight...reactions1comment
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...reactions4comments
A Q&A with Racheli: Non-Toxic Lifestyle, Young Adults with Cancer, & How I Was Diagnosed...In today's video, I asked YOU what you wanted to hear. I got so many questions about my non-toxic lifestyle and what products were safe to use during treatment! I...reactions4comments
Chair Yoga Helpful After Stem Cell Transplant and at Other Stressful Times...When I’m running or playing tennis, it’s hard for me to believe that after my last transplant, I was so weak that I could barely sit on the edge of...reactions4comments
Cancer Emotions and Butterfinger Pie..."I think you took out your anxieties on those hedges!" my neighbor said. We were looking at the two hedges on each side of my house. It was true; I...reactions6comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...reactions2comments