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
Discussing the Possibility of Relapse with My Husband...When relapse and love looms over our lives, its important that we open up with our partners, especially if they weren’t there...reactions2comments
Hello, My Name is Vinnie Cent...Hi! I'm Vincent Goodwin, aka Vinnie Cent. I am a childhood cancer survivor and advocate for Blood-Cancer.com. I was diagnosed with AML...reactions3comments
From Junk Shelf, Notes on Coping with Stem Cell Transplant...You might think your junk drawer is full of, well, junk, but its contents can actually reveal a lot about you. I...reactions1comment
Nutrition and Eating...I was diagnosed on a Tuesday and started chemotherapy on Wednesday, the very next day. We asked the doctor what I should...reactions5comments
Online Dating in the Cancer Age...So, as many of you know, I’m single now, and sort-of, kind-of, searching for a new relationship. I’m not going at it...reactions5comments
The Cancer Diagnosis Home Game...Diagnosing cancer can be a long and unforgiving journey, and for me, it was lengthier than most. I had a three-month adventure...reactions19comments
Cooties and the Mask...Have you ever wondered what the deal is with people wearing surgical masks? Could it be that everyone has a weak immune...reactions6comments
Massage Therapy & Chemo Side Effects...Chemotherapy can often result in fatigue, nausea, and sleep disruption. From a personal perspective, I experienced debilitating fatigue and questioned my oncologist...reactions12comments
10 Years Since I Graduated from Edinburgh...10 years ago I had just graduated from the University of Edinburgh with my ‘fake degree’. A general arts degree. It means...reactions2comments
Strategies to Stop Overthinking...Has your sleep ever been interrupted by constant thoughts? I liken it to repeated thinking about events of the day, worries or...reactions13comments
I am Living with a Diagnosis of Myelofibrosis...I was diagnosed with myelofibrosis on October 5, 2018, at the Cleveland Clinic. I'm still trying to figure it out as I...reactions4comments
I Hate the Hospital Scales...Editor's Note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with body image, which may be upsetting for some readers. When...reactions3comments
