Fasting for Prevention of RelapseIn December 2007 I was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, a chronic and often repeating blood cancer. I have had 2 relapses...reactions5comments
Light the NightHave you ever heard of Light the Night? Well, it is so much fun! This event is to bring awareness to blood...reactions5comments
Following the Road Signs of CancerAfter nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to...reactions7comments
Remembering World CML Day When I'm Doing BetterThis year it felt different. It wasn’t really on my radar but then again, that’s not necessarily a surprise. I normally remember...reactionscomments
Biological Dentistry and Blood CancerWe all know seeing a dentist is an essential part of our yearly checkups, and can be especially important for those living...reactions4comments
Connect the DotsIt is not an easy process when you're trying to get the most updated information about blood cancer. Taking on this particular...reactions2comments
Beat the Heat AwayIf you live in a climate that tends to be hotter than hot like I do (Texas *cough cough*) You know by...reactions7comments
Blood Cancer and the Heart of GoldIn 2020, one of the newly arrived church ladies approached me after the service and said, “You have a nicely shaped head...reactions4comments
My Tips To Deal With A Blood Cancer DiagnosisSadly, I recently received a call from a cousin who was distraught over a new cancer diagnosis. She was upset and totally...reactionscomments
Shingles, Pain, and Blood CancerThe other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to...reactions1comment
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2023: SurvivorshipThis month we are recognizing Blood Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating the lives of everyone in this community and the memories of those...reactionscomments
Current Status: Tired But TryingBecause of a hectic work schedule and medical problems, I recently took a hiatus from social media. I left a pinned "status"...reactions3comments
The Mental Fatigue of Cancer Is RealFatigue. It’s always a popular topic when talking about blood cancer. Why? Because we all experience it, sometimes for years after we...reactions5comments
My BonesWhen I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, I was severely anemic and my kidneys were near failure. These are two...reactions6comments
Focusing On the GoodWell, I’m currently in the 2-week wait for my leukaemic results, which seems to be coming around faster and faster. I was...reactions1comment
Preparing for a Complete Blood Count"She's difficult!" I overheard the phlebotomist say while looking at my arm. WHAT?! I thought. I just said, "Good morning," when I...reactionscomments
Things I Have Learned about Hairy Cell LeukemiaWhen I was first diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia in 2007, I honestly didn’t know anything about blood cancer, let alone this...reactionscomments
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: When Blood Cancer is UncommonThey diagnosed me with chronic lymphocytic leukemia at age 37. I was barely familiar with leukemia. I certainly had never heard of...reactions7comments
Myelodysplastic Syndromes – I Am Not Making This Up!Do you remember how "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno would preface a funny story by saying, "I am not making this...reactions5comments
My Blood Cancer Pet PeeveI want to share my blood cancer pet peeve with you. A pet peeve is one of those little nagging things that...reactions2comments
