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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Headband HaulWhen facing hair loss and hair growth, there is never one specific way to get through it or feel like yourself. We all have our different styles and techniques for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Draw in Your Eyebrows When You Don't Have AnyAs we know, our image is one of the most direct and impactful struggles that come face to face with a cancer diagnosis. Literally. As hair loss is a common...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Inside the Minds of Cancer PatientsWhile going through treatment, it was important for me to share the thoughts of my fellow cancer patients. There are many things that us cancer patients think and feel while...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Experience with Look Good Feel BetterUpon diagnosis, I was made aware of many wonderful organizations and programs that do beautiful and beneficial events for patients. One interactive experience that I participated in was called Look...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Diagnosis Day: The Day I Still Can’t Believe ExistsI think that most people live their lives either dreading the day that they may be diagnosed with cancer, possibly because of a history of it in their family, or...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Chemo Bags: My Way of Giving BackBefore every chemotherapy appointment, I packed a tote bag full of things that I found comforting or useful. Once I finished chemo, I started to make bags for other cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just Another Long Term Side Effect: HypothyroidismChemo: The gift that keeps on giving, am I right?! The “new normal” we experience with cancer is not just learning how to navigate our lives personally and socially, but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Emotional Port RemovalAlmost every single procedure or event related to my cancer experience was set to be emotional but this one was different. These emotions were not born from fear or anxiety...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Growing After the Trauma of CancerIn the light of traumatic experiences and adversity, it is so easy and common to pay attention to the hardships we endure during these times. It’s so important to open...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
My Efforts to Live ConsciouslyWhile non-toxic and organic products and foods have recently become the craze in our society, I have believed that there are benefits to living consciously and being aware of the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Living With: Podcast Interview with Daniel MalitoDaniel Malito is an advocate on two of Health Union’s communities: RheumatoidArthritis.net and Blood-Cancer.com. I had the opportunity to interview him for the Health Union podcast, Living With. We spoke...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Day I Shaved My Hair OffOne of the most anticipated experiences when it comes to blood cancer treatment is hair loss. It’s probably the first thing many people associate with cancer. I wasn’t sure how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Practicing MindfulnessWhen I was originally diagnosed with lymphoma, I knew that if I was going to overcome this adversity I had to do it with mindfulness. It was not the easiest...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Deal with Survivor’s GuiltAs a two-year cancer survivor, I have had the heartbreak of experiencing the loss of fellow cancer patients, including my own grandfather. Since being diagnosed with cancer, loss of life...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 this video reminds you to continue to listen...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Living with Cancer-Related FatigueNo matter the type of cancer, there are some common experiences when it comes to symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Fatigue is one of the most common...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Testing a Linguist on Blood Cancer TermsMy good friend Amanda, who I met when I was a source for an article she wrote for Marie Claire joins me today as we discover and educate ourselves on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hello, My Name is Vinnie CentHi! I'm Vincent Goodwin, aka Vinnie Cent. I am a childhood cancer survivor and advocate for Blood-Cancer.com. I was diagnosed with AML at age 15 and am now celebrating 30...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments