The Road I Did Not Choose, and Why I Am Thankful I Stayed On It
I have multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer. I do not think I should feel proud of that. I am not sure pride and cancer belong in the same sentence. Cancer came without warning. At…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease: Finding Meaning in Everyday Life
We have all seen someone living with Parkinson’s, whether in daily life or in the media. What people do not always see is that many of us are still active, creative, and living meaningful lives.…
Every Single Day You Showed The World How Strong You Were
We often picture strength in the big moments. The day you hear the diagnosis and decide you will fight. The day treatment ends and the bell rings while people cheer. Those moments matter, but they…
One Gentle Step at a Time: Small Victories During Cancer Treatment
Following a cancer diagnosis, when you’re in cancer treatment, it’s easy to think progress only counts if it comes with a big moment: a clear scan, a finished round of chemo, a strong lab result.…
Cancer Patient Reflects: Was Six Years of Treatment Worth It?
Was it worth it? My palliative care doctor sat across from me with my chart. It held every treatment I’d had over six years of chemotherapy. The whole list was printed for her to review,…
