Growing After the Trauma of Cancer...In the light of traumatic experiences and adversity, it is so easy and common to pay attention to the hardships we endure...reactions13comments
Running Again...I WENT RUNNING AGAIN AND IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I haven’t been running in so long and I miss it and it was so...reactions6comments
Fun in the Sun with Myeloma...Summer is around the corner and so is the sun. I’m a winter baby but I do like some aspects of what...reactions8comments
Always Waiting... Always with Hope...Over the last 11 and a half years, I have been on 5 different types of oral chemotherapy. Been back on one...reactions5comments
Scanxiety...Scanxiety. It’s a term that entered my vernacular around the same time as anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Its definition may seem obvious...reactions22comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactions3comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactions1comment
Hi! I'm Crystal and I Had Cancer (Part 1)...I realized I had been writing for Blood-Cancer.com for a couple of months now and never properly introduced myself! Hi, I’m Crystal!...reactions2comments
Polycythemia Vera (PV)...I just found out last month I have PV Now I'm waiting for results from my bone marrow. Not sure how I...reactions12comments
Ron's Wedding...This blog is not exactly about a wedding, although it is inspired by the wedding of one of best friends. I hope...reactions4comments
My Efforts to Live Consciously...While non-toxic and organic products and foods have recently become the craze in our society, I have believed that there are benefits...reactions9comments
Firsts...I remember when my first son was born, I kept track of all his firsts, his first smile, first words, the first...reactions3comments
Blood Cancer & Sexual Health...I’d like to introduce myself to the community. My name is Nick Myers and I have a PhD in Human Sexuality Education...reactions1comment
Why Physician Bedside Manner Matters...Recently a friend asked me what she should look for in choosing an oncologist. She had a positive biopsy and would need...reactions6comments
