Essential Thrombocythemia and Lymphoma-Large B Cell...I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytemia in July of 2017 and started on treatment shortly after that. My biggest complaint was fatigue...reactions8comments
Marcia's Story...After a terrible migraine and nausea, I went to the emergency room. After scans and blood work, I was diagnosed with polycythemia...reactions6comments
Silence Is Not Golden...Someone I loved died from cancer recently. I don’t like to think about death. But sometimes it gives us an opportunity to...reactions11comments
How I Deal with Survivor’s Guilt...As a two-year cancer survivor, I have had the heartbreak of experiencing the loss of fellow cancer patients, including my own grandfather...reactions2comments
What About Sex? (Part 1)...Author's note: This is the first of a two-part series. Here we discuss the practical side of sex for couples dealing with...reactions2comments
One Week In...I’ve been on my new drug for a week. And I can’t believe it, but I still feel like me! I’m drinking...reactions4comments
Saying 'Happy Birthday' to a Friend Who Has Died...When Facebook sends you a message to wish someone well on their birthday, and that person has died, the first thing you...reactions1comment
The Trip That Changed My Life (Part 3)...I went on a trip with young adult cancer survivors through a program called First Descents and it was the best trip...reactions2comments
Living with Cancer-Related Fatigue...No matter the type of cancer, there are some common experiences when it comes to symptoms of cancer and side effects of...reactions3comments
Frustrated...Hi, I am Debbie, 61yrs old. Diagnosed with follicular lymphoma about 1 1/2 years ago. After 1 round of giziva, I had...reactions5comments
Blood Cancer and Other Health Conditions...Navigating life with blood cancer can be overwhelming at times, and for some, their blood cancer is not the only condition they’re...reactions4comments
Scanxiety: Dealing with the Fear of Cancer Recurrence...Living with uncertainty is never easy. From a personal perspective, my fear of recurrence intensifies as the date approaches for my annual...reactions6comments
March is Myeloma ACTION Month...March is Myeloma ACTION Month. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) was the first organization to declare March as Myeloma Awareness Month (MAM) in...reactions1comment
Testing a Linguist on Blood Cancer Terms...My good friend Amanda, who I met when I was a source for an article she wrote for Marie Claire joins me...reactions2comments
The First Treatment...My daughter, Crystal, is a TV meteorologist and when she left her job to come home and get care, she publicly informed...reactions2comments
Smoldering Myeloma...Hello, Was diagnosed in 2013 with MGUS which has progressed to smoldering myeloma (IgG Lambda). Am a healthcare professional and never thought...reactions6comments
This Job Is Killing Me...I spent a good part of my life working in various facets of the fashion industry. It’s been a hailstorm of events...reactions10comments
Beginning to Feel Like Me Again...Well, I know you won’t believe it if you have read many or any of my blogs. But, I feel happy!!!!! I...reactions1comment
My Husband...This summer, my husband had night sweats, lost weight, and had a huge lump (he finally told me) in the groin area...reactions3comments
Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care...Palliative and hospice care help to provide relief for patients from the symptoms and the stress of serious illness. Both involve teams...reactions2comments
