Two and 17 Years Later...Once again I’ve started writing various different blog posts in my head on dog walks, never writing them down or dictating them in a voice note. So by the time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedOral vs. IV Chemotherapy...What are the pros and cons of oral versus intravenous chemotherapy?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Failed Treatments Lead To CAR T Trial...After years of going through scanxiety, I have finally graduated to labxiety, transitioning from bi-annual scans to just having labs. I am about to hit my six-year anniversary of my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just Because I Have Blood Cancer...As a retired elementary teacher, I enjoy reading aloud to second graders as a monthly volunteer project. Despite technology, children still enjoy being read to. I recently reviewed Just Because by...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sometimes Bad News Warrants a 'You Cannot be Serious'...One of the reasons I love the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” is the role of tennis legend John McEnroe as the narrator in comedian Mindy Kaling’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Blood Cancer Was Not on My Bingo Card...When I was a kid, I used to play at being a writer. My friend down the street and I would create little books that I’m sure were brilliant (insert...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Were There Any Signs?...Many people looking in from the outside wonder what, if any, call-outs were given before a diagnosis of blood cancer. Unfortunately, for most, warning signs are not necessarily easy observations...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sensible Choices...Have you found yourself making many life choices outside of your condition, that make you struggle with should you or shouldn't you? Did you have a cocktail here and there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Do you have a moment in your cancer journey that was unexpectedly funny?...Cancer is awful, for sure, but it also can produce some of the most unintentionally hilarious moments. Have you ever laughed during your cancer journey when you least expected it?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Am I Still Safe?...I have my next check-up in 2 weeks. Later than it should have been, really, but there wasn’t a time slot that worked, and I’m not going to lie, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
That Time Cancer Made Us Laugh So Hard We Almost Soiled Ourselves. Again....Not everything about blood cancer is sad. There, I said it. I know, I know it sounds like I have fallen off the chair and bonked my head, right? The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Was Having A Port Like?...One of my articles “What does chemo feel like” recently came out on our website, and it seemed like a lot of people appreciated having some insight into what it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Food Makes Me Angry...There has been a lot of talk about the potential causes of the various blood cancers. The one I’ve heard and read about the most is chemical exposure. And I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's Your Cancer Diet?...Tomatoes with whipped cream? Lemon cookies with pickle juice? Goat whiskers with rum raisin ice cream? 🤤🤤🤤What do you eat for your cancer? Sooooooo much talk about diet and what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
If the Walls Could Talk...We’ve lived in our house for over twenty years, which is longer than I’ve ever lived anywhere. I often wonder what stories would the walls of our house share if...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Colostrum...I found some health products that I like. They are made with bovine colostrum, which appears to be a good thing. However, it does contain some iron. Is that something...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Parenting with Blood Cancer...How has your blood cancer diagnosis impacted you as a parent, grandparent, or child caretaker? We invite you to share your experiences, including the challenges you've faced, the adjustments you've...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesParents and CaregiversTips & Advice
Combatting Outside Opinions...How do you deal with unsolicited opinions when it comes to your health, and not through noted resources (doctors)? Does it hinder your opinion to overshare how you're really doing?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & Family
