Perhaps We Can Help Each Other...I was diagnosed with B-Cell lymphoma stage 4, on June 1st, 2015. I had IV chemo, over 40 blood transfusions, dozens of...reactions11comments
Multiple Myeloma Journey...After 69 years of good health, I was told by my physician that my kidneys were failing in mid-2014 and referred me...reactions5comments
APL and Me...I was 72 when my ride began. In Oct 2014, I had just moved from Florida to Southern California. I was getting...reactions4comments
The Ins & Outs of Pulmonary Function Testing...Once you are diagnosed with blood cancer, you will likely to need to go through a series of tests to make sure...reactions4comments
The Circle of Life...After a wonderful time at the shore on vacation, I pondered the recent events that occurred in my life. Over the last...reactions7comments
Saying Yes to Life, Yourself, and Your Dreams...Having a diagnosis of blood cancer, makes one begin to question priorities, life choices and future actions. What do I want to...reactions5comments
The Downside of Having Fun...2 week’s later and I’m still paying for having a weekend full of fun. Even though I’ve had multiple 10 hour sleeps...reactions1comment
When Going to the Hospital, Consider Bringing a Lamp...If you were going to be in a room for a good period of time, you would want something more welcoming than...reactionscomments
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart Disease...Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About Living Wills...A living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactions2comments
Celebrating My First Cancer-Free Birthday...I was so excited to turn 25 years old. I was about to move across the country to start a new job...reactions9comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care Planning...Perhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to a Cancer Patient...When someone is diagnosed with cancer, they are already feeling insecure and overwhelmed with heightened emotions. It’s important to consciously try to...reactions6comments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactions1comment
Words of Wisdom?...Journey. Battle. Fight. Warrior. War. Purpose. Survivor. Test. Beast, which is my personal favorite. The list of words used to describe our...reactions6comments
An Unexpected Hospitalization...After ten months of a “watch and wait” approach for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, I was faced with enlarging lymph nodes, which were threatening...reactionscomments
The Beginning: A Caregiver's Perspective...My husband has multiple myeloma. Started 2 years ago. He had leg pain from his hip to the heal of his left...reactions3comments
My Hair Journey Through Cancer...Navigating how to feel with the possibility of hair loss caused by blood cancer treatment can be quite traumatizing at your initial...reactions6comments
A To-Do List May Help You Fall Asleep...As cancer survivors, many of us have experienced fatigue. I have also experienced insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep. A good night’s sleep...reactions1comment
Precision Medicine Research in Blood Cancer...I recently attended a fascinating discussion in precision medicine in cancer care. Precision medicine is the tailoring of treatment for the specific...reactionscomments
