Post-Cancer Fatigue and The Struggle (Part 1)Fatigue post-cancer is very REAL! I totally understand the frustration, because I deal with it myself. It’s hard to explain to others who haven’t been in that situation dealing with...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
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!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments