A Life-Changing Moment...Hello, I am 53 and was surprised when I was told in the early part of 2014 that I had Multiple Myeloma...reactions7comments
Blood Cancer in the News: Paul Allen, Roman Reigns, Scott Wilson...Over the last few weeks, blood cancer has been in the news due to the passing of celebrities Paul Allen and Scott...reactionscomments
Finding a New Outlook on Life...This might sound like a stupid question. However, it occurred to me this week that it isn’t. I have found that having...reactionscomments
Returning to Work After Cancer...To each of us, work has a different meaning. It may provide an identity, self-esteem, financial security, health coverage, and fulfillment. I...reactions3comments
This is Survivorship...Hey everyone, Sierra here - wanted to flush out a bit more of my experience before this really takes off. With my...reactionscomments
NHL: Over A Year In Remission...Good day all! I am 67 yrs old and over a year ago, I was diagnosed with marginal zone, B cell NHL...reactions7comments
Being Slim: Not That I See It...Editor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with dieting and body image, which may be upsetting for some...reactions3comments
Don't Sweat It, or Do!...When I returned to work after chemo, I couldn’t wait to build my strength back up. I was determined to get back...reactions3comments
Determination: My Strength and My Downfall...I never really thought of myself as determined until my cancer diagnosis. I have discovered that I am, well, quite stubborn and...reactions3comments
Strategies to Reduce Mental Clouding...Chemo brain commonly involves cognitive changes including a reduction in short term memory, speed of information processing, and a limited ability to...reactions3comments
Sunshine...It’s the Little Things That Make the Biggest Difference...I am a sun baby. I am a lizard. I take time to warm up. I love the sun. The heat. It makes...reactions1comment
Chutes and Ladders...Two months before my stem cell transplant, I happened upon some medical students' posters in one of the many lobbies in MD...reactions4comments
Teaching Hospitals: The Good and the Bad...The benefit of being at a teaching hospital is that you get access to a wealth of knowledge and many opinions. That...reactionscomments
Babies... Will They Ever Be Mine?...This is a very emotional subject for me. I can’t think about it too much or I get too upset. The thought...reactionscomments
Heat, Humidity, No Deterrent for this (Crazy) Tennis Player...I have been playing a lot of pretty good outdoor tennis. It is crazy to do in the heat. It is not...reactions1comment
Diagnosed Too Late...My significant other of many years had been suffering from eczema for several years. He was a survivor of kidney cancer and...reactions2comments
The Downside of the Internet: Unwanted Advice...I have my own style of using social media - as we all do, I suppose. Since my diagnosis, it’s definitely become...reactions5comments
AML Leukemia: Quite a Shock...At the beginning of March 2017, I wasn't feeling up to par. So, I went to the after hours clinic and was...reactions6comments
From Flu to AML...I found out I had AML 12 days later from my vacation to Ethiopia. On Feb 10, I went to the hospital...reactions9comments
Back in the Burg...I love Edinburgh it makes my soul happy in a calm way. I spent 4 years here. I say here as I’ve...reactions2comments
