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
My Little Brother Became a Daddy...My brother and I are only 13 months apart. My mother says it was a bit like having twins, but with one...reactions2comments
Living With: Podcast Interview with Daniel Malito...Daniel Malito is an advocate on two of Health Union’s communities: RheumatoidArthritis.net and Blood-Cancer.com. I had the opportunity to interview him for...reactions5comments
Thankful...I sometimes think of how Leuk has changed my life. He’s certainly made me appreciate it more. Time spent as a husband...reactions2comments
CLL/SLL...Last May 2018, I was diagnosed with CLL/SLL. It's been a hard road trying to understand what I really have. Throughout this...reactions4comments
Living with CLL...I feel tired most days. No motivation. When I eat or drink sometimes do not feel well. Thus a nap is usually...reactions1comment
Get Cancer, Meet Interesting People...In my thirty-some-odd years of medical adventures, I have met more than my share of characters. Any of you who have spent...reactions17comments
So Many Signs, So Much Worry...If you have had two kinds of cancer, you get to worry about two sets of signs that could be something bad...reactions6comments
Monster in My Closet...When I was a kid there was no doubt in my mind there were monsters in the closet, but every time I’d...reactions6comments
