One day last month, my mum laughed out loud at a silly joke on the comedy show she was watching on TV. The sound filled…
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Watch for a lot of news about myeloma research in the next few weeks. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is about to…
The kitchen counter used to mean Sunday mornings. I would stand there slicing up tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables. And as the sharp smell rose,…
I used to say if I needed to take a pill every day to survive, I’d be dead in a week. So it felt like…
Some mornings, I slip into borrowed strength the way other people put on a coat. Others might wonder why I do this. After all, I’m…
My very first journalism teacher, way back in high school, taught me the importance of “who, what, when, where, and why” as building blocks of…
When I wake up some mornings, I check on my mum to see how she’s faring. Then I mentally review two different calendars. One of…
Note: This column describes the author’s experience with Revlimid (lenalidomide). Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or…
Some days when I’m caregiving for my mum, I’ve noticed that the hardest part isn’t what one might expect. The hardest part doesn’t have anything…
Have you seen “The Pitt?” The medical drama on HBO Max is not for the faint of heart as it races from case…
