Introducing the PandaMy name is Amanda, I’m new to the blood cancer community. I’m a two-time cancer survivor and an allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipient. I am an open book, ask away!... By Amanda Brunson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Personal Journey (Part 2)In this second video, Dennis discusses his reaction to his first time experiencing R-CHOP chemotherapy, from his port installation to his first infusion... By Dennis Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
A Personal JourneyMost people are not aware of blood cancer. In this first video, Dennis tells us how he learned about the disease and his initial reactions to a diagnosis... By Dennis Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of blood-cancer.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Advice We Didn't Ask ForIn today's video, I share some of the unsolicited advice and comments that were made to me and fellow cancer patients as we began and finished treatment for cancer. Have... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Chemo Brain is RealWhen it comes to long term side effects, one of the most prominent term I hear the most is chemo brain. After reading up on this epidemic by a study... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Q&A with Racheli: Non-Toxic Lifestyle, Young Adults with Cancer, & How I Was DiagnosedIn today's video, I asked YOU what you wanted to hear. I got so many questions about my non-toxic lifestyle and what products were safe to use during treatment! I... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Cancer Made Me A Better PersonThere is not one right or wrong way to do cancer. These words and this experience is wildly unique to everyone's personal experiences and we all respond to trauma and... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Day in the Life of My Post-Chemo Check-UpWe all have different oncologists who may do things a little differently. For me, my check-ups did not always include scans. My oncologist is very keen on clinic-based check-ups to... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Celebrating My 4th Cancer Free AnniversaryEvery year, November 12th rolls around and it feels like November 12th, 2015 was yesterday. And then it doesn't. My journey through treatment feels like it was a lifetime ago... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sharing My Diagnosis: The Positives and NegativesDeciding whether or not to be public with your cancer journey is a very personal decision and there is no right or easy answer. There are definitely good and bad... By Crystal Harper1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Forgiving... Even When It's The Last Thing I Want To Do“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.” Have you ever seen this quote? Here’s the thing... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With Blood Cancer: a Podcast Interview with Cindy ChmielewskiCindy Chmielewski has been living with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, since 2008. She goes by the handle “Myeloma Teacher” online, sharing information about the disease, research updates... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seeking a Stable Relationship with My Health InsuranceHealth insurance used to be something that I overlooked. It didn't feel like a complete necessity because I never had a total need for it until I was sick and... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Preparing for and Embracing the New NormalWhen I was diagnosed, I could NOT wait to be considered a survivor. I was absolutely set on that word and had a countdown until my last chemo was complete... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sharing Your Diagnosis with Loved OnesI found it really difficult to share information with friends and family about what I was dealing with before and even during my diagnosis. My mom and I sat down... By Crystal Harper1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 side effects after treatment. Start a conversation in... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Seeking Forgiveness From Those I Hurt Through My DiagnosisIn my experience, losing friends upon adversity is a common occurrence. Whenever I speak with people who were also diagnosed with cancer, we always bond over the fact that some... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Cancer Changed The Way I View My BirthdayBirthdays are such an interesting topic. Some people feel like royalty on their day of birth... some don't tell anyone it's even their birthday... some don't want their age mentioned... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What’s with the Good Cancer?If you’ve been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I’m sure you’ve heard the term “good cancer.” How does it make you feel? Personally, I’m not the biggest fan. When someone uses... By Racheli Alkobey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments