Things That Give Me Hope – a Column by Bob McEachern

Bob is both a patient and an advocate. He was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing but incurable blood cancer, in 2008. Since then, he has used his blog, Lympho Bob, to offer hope to other FL patients. A writing teacher and married father of three, he enjoys gardening, music, and travel.

November 2, 2018November 1, 2018

I Find Hope in Cancer-themed Humor

Columns, Things That Give Me Hope - a Column by Bob McEachern

I have a confession: I like cancer humor. I would share a cancer joke, but I know it’s not everyone’s thing. Some people are offended by it. Some are saddened ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 4, 2018

We Need to Talk About Survival Statistics

Columns, Things That Give Me Hope - a Column by Bob McEachern

“How much time do I have?” When we’re diagnosed, that’s one of the first questions we ask. We want a number. But in my 10-plus years as a follicular lymphoma ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 6, 2018

In Praise of Support Groups

Columns, Things That Give Me Hope - a Column by Bob McEachern

“My doctor told me, ‘If we can keep someone alive for 5 years, we can keep them alive for 50.’” Someone wrote that in a post in an online support ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 9, 2018

Hope Matters As I Celebrate My 10-Year ‘Diagnosiversary’

Columns, Things That Give Me Hope - a Column by Bob McEachern

Last January, I celebrated my 10-year “diagnosiversary.” I received a diagnosis of follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing, but incurable blood cancer on Jan. 15, 2008. My diagnosiversary is always a celebration. ... Read more