Hope for my Hope!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... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The delay in growing up post cancer treatment as a young adult.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... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Rise to the ChallengeThis 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... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Dennis Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Dennis Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Elijah-Lyle1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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 Dennis Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments