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...reactions10comments
Things to Remember During Tough TimesI haven’t had the easiest life as of yet but growing up with multiple adversities has motivated me to thrive and be...reactions8comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactions1comment
Listening to My Body: Understanding Lymphoma SymptomsI want to share the symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma that I noticed prior to my diagnosis with you. Most importantly, I hope...reactions10comments
Cancer and Loss - A Personal StoryCancer. Loss. Both are tough to deal with individually, but together can be almost unbearable. This can lead to grief and post-traumatic...reactions6comments
Dropping Blood Cancer FactsWhen I was diagnosed with lymphoma, I had no idea what it entailed. How many kinds of lymphoma were there? What kind...reactions3comments
Have You Ever Heard Of Survivor's Guilt?Have you ever heard of survivor's guilt? Before I started volunteering for cancer organizations, I could say no, I had never heard...reactions6comments
Food, Nutrition, and HealthDuring today’s video, I had a conversation with Niamh Gourlay. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Dublin in the...reactions20comments
Menopause and 25 years old!When you think of menopause as a young woman; you would usually think of an older woman. A woman who has had...reactions10comments
Symptoms and Side Effects with RacheliIn this three-part video series, Racheli talks about important topics for blood cancer patients: symptoms, side effects during treatment, and long term...reactions3comments
American Cancer Society ResourcesGetting to speak with someone from the American Cancer Society (ACS) is pretty exciting and today I got to do just that...reactionscomments
Mental Stability: Health Vs IncomeWe all go through a lot! Before blood cancer the majority of us had so many things that consumed our minds, most...reactions13comments
Mary's Place by the Sea - Michele GannonA few years ago, Crystal, my daughter with blood cancer, and I were able to enjoy a get-a-way at Mary’s Place by...reactions6comments
The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients and Survivors with Andrea LeonardRecently, I had the pleasure of talking with Andrea Leonard, President of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, about the importance of exercise...reactions8comments
Words of AffirmationsHave you ever thought of using words of affirmation as part of your healing process from blood cancer treatment? I always heard...reactions16comments
Panda Check-InI don't know about you all, but this has been a rough year! The trial and tribulations of life have been throwing...reactions16comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions29comments
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...reactions11comments
