Linda Cohen

I've been living with small lymphocytic lymphoma for 14 years now, but it has taught be some valuable lessons about life.

As we all know, added stress for patients with cancer is never a good thing.

Never underestimate your value to a person who has just been diagnosed. Isn’t that what these blogs are all about anyway?

Before my biopsy, the doctor assured me it was nothing. He said he was just doing this to prove it to me. We definitely didn’t expect what followed next.

I only allow anxiety to take up 15 minutes of my days.

“I flow, I change constantly, I am my grief, I am my joy, I am human, I am divine light, I can submerge when I make the time.” — Shosh Madick.

I am so happy that I was able to celebrate my wedding anniversary with my biggest supporter.

After being diagnosed with an incurable cancer, I had to reframe my thinking to focus on the positive.

Days before I went on vacation, I learned that my blood cancer might have progressed to a more aggressive disease.

Before leaving on vacation, I had to make sure I had enough of my cancer medication to last me through the trip.

An ultrasound revealed a solid mass in my breast that would need further follow-up.

I was optimistic about my lymphoma diagnosis and new treatment plan when a lump was found after I underwent a mammogram.

Life looks a bit different after my cancer diagnosis and the COVID-19 pandemic, making me even more grateful for the people in my life.

After being diagnosed with cancer 13 years ago, I began to wonder if my diet had anything to do with it — so I made some changes to eat better.

I made a point to continue baking a weekly challah bread after I was diagnosed with blood cancer, and it proved to be therapeutic.