Here is HolyI'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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Staying Active Helps RecoveryToday 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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Video Blogging My Cancer JourneySevere 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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Confidence and Self-EsteemConfidence 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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Live Letter to my DonorI 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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Anxiety Can Be Such a Downer!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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Even the Strong One Has Breaking MomentsI 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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Happy Rebirth Birthday! Transplant Anniversary Day!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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
A Way to Heal, a Way to Tell Your Story, or Maybe BothRecently, 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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
From Your Blood-Cancer.com Valentine!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... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Correct Diagnosis Not Always EasyWhen 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)... By DennisGoldenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have... By Emily DownwardBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
There's No Room For The Comprising GameThere's no room for the comprising game, so why do I still do it? Part of me feels behind in life because of my cancer journey. The other part stems... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
R-CHOP + Port RemovalIn this final video, Dennis discusses his port removal and offers a recap of his journey with blood cancer and R-CHOP chemotherapy treatments... By DennisGoldenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Now What?You have been diagnosed with cancer and you are probably feeling all of these emotions. It can be so overwhelming at first. For most of us, the next question is... By Leya ElijahBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sexual Health After A Bone Marrow TransplantI have adopted this saying to my own life: H.O.T.! Honest, open, and transparent. I live my life by this saying. It’s important to me that I continue to stay... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
9 Months After Chemo StopsAlmost a year to the day of starting R-CHOP chemotherapy, Dennis met with his oncologist to discuss what lies ahead. So far he is in remission with his stage 2... By DennisGoldenBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Teeth and Chemo Talk, Oh My!Immediately when you think of chemotherapy, you may think of hair loss, nausea, fatigue, losing weight, and losing strength. Right? But no one talks about the effects of chemo on... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Faith Over FearIt takes a lot to get through this journey we are on. It requires great strength, both mental and spiritual. I know that I would not be where I am... By Leya ElijahBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Infertility and Cancer (Part 2)What has your experience been with infertility after your cancer treatment? From my own personal experience, I can tell you how it has gone for me, the options I was... By Amanda BrunsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments