My Top Questions to Ask Your Oncologist...I was overwhelmed anticipating my first appointment with my oncologist. Even as an experienced RN, I was totally out of control and...reactions3comments
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
Tips to Consider on Infusion Days......I think drinking a few cups of water helps get those veins ready for the IV, at least for those who don't...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Getting a Good Night's Sleep...Is getting enough sleep an issue for you? It is for me. At night, the distractions of the day aren’t there to...reactions12comments
Discover Your Clinical Trial Options...Trying to find a clinical trial for any type of blood cancer can sometimes feel overwhelming, but connecting to clinical trials is...reactions1comment
What It's Like to Have a Slow-Growing Cancer...A writer friend of mine has a chronic illness, one that can go years without giving her any trouble. She wanted people...reactions14comments
Strokes & My Cancer: Essential Thrombocythemia...In March of 2014, I had a stroke. Come to find out after an MRI I had had multiple strokes. Four months...reactions14comments
What is Myelofibrosis?...Myelofibrosis is one of several types of blood cancer called “myeloproliferative neoplasms,” or MPN. The common factor in these diseases is that...reactions3comments
Neuropathy is a Real Pain (Part 1)...Let’s say that somebody asks, “How are you today?” And let’s say that you’re being honest and you reply, “My feet are...reactions1comment
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
Oh My Aching Bones......What the…!!! How can I be in remission with ridiculous bone pain?!! What now is happening in my life?! This isn’t my...reactions5comments
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
Turning 10...Again!...Celebrating life’s milestones is part of our DNA. When walking down the card aisle in any drug store, the variety of cards...reactions15comments
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
The Not So Subtle Art of Saying No...When I do my monthly lab work, I must go to my doctor’s office and they draw blood from my port. The...reactions13comments
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
One in a Million...I’m one in a million. Well…not exactly “one in a million.” I have polycythemia vera (PV) which is considered a rare cancer...reactions20comments
