Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia
I want to provide an information hub for patients diagnosed with primary plasma cell leukemia. I was diagnosed with this … Continue reading Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia
Impermanence and Complaint
Feeling bad is a clear message that feeling good doesn’t last, but in the medical rush to make it better, we’d rather not think about that. Continue reading Impermanence and Complaint
Things Fall Apart
When people ask what has helped me “stay positive” on my cancer journey, I should just quote Pema Chödrön. Continue reading Things Fall Apart
Ginger and the Dayflower
Last fall, my brother Peter gave me a ginger plant, which I planted on the north side of the house … Continue reading Ginger and the Dayflower
Working with our propensities
“Working with our propensities is a very helpful way to think in terms of “me.” Just think of it as … Continue reading Working with our propensities
Cancer Prevention
Often, cancer is a crap shoot. It will be a while before medical science can always predict who will get … Continue reading Cancer Prevention
The New Normal
When I agreed to a stem cell transplant, I only knew that it was my best chance for a cure. … Continue reading The New Normal
Reading and Writing
It’s a beautiful spring afternoon in Houston. I hope you’re comfortable and safe, wherever you are. A brief update on … Continue reading Reading and Writing
Working it
Sleep has been elusive lately. From one night to the next, the Ambien might work, or not; the melatonin might … Continue reading Working it
Two Steps Forward…
Sometimes I forget about my recovery. That might sound like a good thing. People might assume that I usually worry over my … Continue reading Two Steps Forward…
