Blogs

Here's what I was asked during an AML patient workshop...

I see a psychologist who is helping me to understand my feelings and to learn mindfulness meditation techniques.

Every individual is unique in their own way.

Since your diagnosis and treatments, how many life direction changes have you made?

Being thankful for cancer seems like an odd concept to grasp.

My experience with a cancer biopsy.

The holidays are rolling in, which often means reconnecting with friends and family— some of which you haven’t seen in a while.

Losing someone to cancer never gets easier.

I found family in my cancer support groups.

My visits to the local cancer center were very impactful as a cancer survivor, and I consider that staff a part of my family.

It’s been more than half a year since I rang the bell at the hospital signaling that I was free of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Here are ways to become a patient advocate.

I was in denial after the shock of being told I had prostate cancer.

My donor is at war.

Sometimes after a diagnosis of cancer, plans and attending events can become elusive due to symptoms and treatments.

A cancer community creates support and care throughout a cancer experience.

Friendship means the world throughout a cancer experience.

Can I be honest with you?

Dear every oncology team...

Sometimes, it is better to keep things to yourself when it comes to cancer.

Who knew how impactful socks could be!

I had the wrong interpretation of what a cancer survivor was. That was until I was diagnosed with a rare cancer and shockingly, the term “cancer survivor” became a part of my journey.

Braving the storm that is cancer.

I had to redefine the relationship with my mother during the most challenging of times.

Some topics are difficult to talk about. This is one of them.

Sometimes you just need to be present, whether that means being in the room or a phone call away.

My 5-year mark prompted me to reflect on my entire experience…and how far I have come.

Being there for someone who is in need does more than you think.

There were so many opinions on my healing after cancer.

Somehow, despite our best intentions and efforts, life throws us curveballs.