Video

A few years ago, Crystal, my daughter with blood cancer, and I were able to enjoy a get-a-way at Mary’s Place by the Sea. Today, I was lucky enough to...

I want to specifically speak with the adolescent young adults (AYA) dealing with cancer. I find that there are lot of gaps for needs within this specific age group. There's...

Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with Andrea Leonard, President of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, about the importance of exercise during cancer. Andrea became interested in fitness after...

Have you ever thought of using words of affirmation as part of your healing process from blood cancer treatment? I always heard of words of affirmation, but did not quite...

Fatigue is something we all will face on this journey. It's important to know how to handle it in order to be able to bounce back well. Keep in mind...

I don't know about you all, but this has been a rough year! The trial and tribulations of life have been throwing rocks at me left and right unfortunately. So...

Today, I am in tears literally! For years I've asked bone marrow transplant (BMT) doctors and nurses if they have ever seen a women who had a bone marrow transplant...

Growing up is already hard, but when life throws a blood cancer diagnosis while you're still coming into your mature self; it becomes a big wrench! I am sure other...

This month has been very challenging. To be transparent it's been hell on earth and I say that because the biggest below was losing my father this month. I have...

I'm always transparent with you all, and today is not a great day. It's actually a tough season I'm in. It is definitely a season of pruning, growth, humility, wisdom...

Today is THE DAY! We all get in shape! Who is joining me?!?! I've been an athlete all my life and your Panda is not afraid to put some work...

Severe shoulder pain, with other symptoms following, introduced me to my first battle with ALL leukemia with +PH chromosome in 2010. I wish I had thought to video blog some...

Confidence and self-esteem is definitely one of the areas that get hit when doing treatment for leukemia. Funny thing is that my confidence and self-esteem did not really take a...

I received a bone marrow transplant in 2015 from an unrelated donor. As part of the transplant protocol for two years, as the bone marrow transplant recipient, I am unable...

Lately, I've been dealing with anxiety more than I would like to admit. As much as I am outgoing and very high energy, I'm also a hermit crab too! I...

I love superwomen! At times, I want to think that I am superwomen! Call me Super P, P for Panda! I mean, I did see a quote that said "Have...

It's another year and I am here to celebrate my 6th bone marrow transplant birthday! I am 6 years old in the bone marrow transplant world! I don't know about...

Recently, I came up with the idea of making a storyboard. I often go to Be The Match in-person bone marrow registry drives. I love doing in-person drives because people...

Happy Valentine's Day!!! If you're new here or even if you have seen my face before, Hello! I am Amanda Panda! I love pandas! And today is Valentine's Day! I...

When you know something is not right with your body, do not accept pat answers from doctors. More so, if you are like my daughter who has Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP)...