The Day I Shaved My Hair Off...One of the most anticipated experiences when it comes to blood cancer treatment is hair loss. It’s probably the first thing many...reactions1comment
Leuk's Nightly Game...Do you ever find yourself lying in bed late at night, staring at the ceiling, and saying out loud, “WTF? I have...reactions22comments
CLL, Chemo Pills, and MRIs - Anyone Else?...My husband just turned 79 and has CLL. He is on chemo pills and they are controlling the CLL, but he does...reactions1replyLeukemia
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions6comments
Favorite Foods in Summer...Eating well is not always easy during chemo, but when you can, what is your favorite dish to eat during the summer?...reactions9repliesDiet & NutritionWeather
Nick Myers, PhD...Nick Myers, "Dr. Nick," is currently a Medical Care Coordinator (MCM). He received his B.A. in Psychology from Old Dominion University, his...
Traveling with Multiple Myeloma...One of the questions many ask when they are diagnosed with multiple myeloma or any blood cancer is if they are able...reactions6comments
Mental Health Awareness Discussion...As you may have heard, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As people affected by blood cancer, we are constantly taking care...reactions2repliesAwarenessMental Health
Riding on a Rollercoaster, and Falling off It...Getting treated for acute myeloid leukemia is like being on a rollercoaster. You get a round of chemotherapy and your blood counts...reactions1comment
Cancer & Clothes...Clothes. No one thinks much about them, especially when you are told you have cancer. Why would you? The first thing that...reactions21comments
Speaking Up About My Cancer...I’m not going to lie. I really enjoy talking about myself. I think it’s partly middle child syndrome and partly being human and inherently...reactions3comments
Memories of My Nursing Career...It is National Nurses Week so I've been thinking about my experiences as an RN, Nurse Executive and RN Instructor, and now...reactions4comments
Yes I’m still alive...Got through my last radiation treatment to be told we cannot do anymore. My oncologist says I am way to sick for...reactions12repliesCopingTreatment
The Roar Is Back...In late 2009, I was trimming some trees in my backyard. A small branch fell over the wall into my neighbor’s yard...reactions5comments
Post Cancer Post Traumatic Stress...During my battle with lymphoma, my focus was on wellness. I could not think about anything else but getting well. I didn’t...reactions9comments
Strength...What's That?...Sometimes, I have to remind myself exactly what is strength and why is it so important for our care and getting through...reactions9comments
Please Don't Ask Me How I'm Feeling...You wouldn’t think a cancer survivor would get upset by being asked, “How are you feeling?” Or that they would be bothered...reactions10comments
You Must Have Patience!...Being a caregiver is always a challenge. Many things in your life will change. You want to be there for your family...reactions2comments
Tracking Symptoms and Side Effects...It can be difficult to remember every single symptom or side effect one experiences, but it's so important to tell a doctor...reactions3repliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Having a Life Again...The last 7 weeks have been amazing. I’m on my new drug and I am able to have a life! I’m not...reactions2comments
