Handicapped Placards Shouldn’t Be Misused
I use a handicapped placard for my youngest son, Caeleb, who has hemophilia and deals with complications from the clotting…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
Compassionate Staff Made Hospital Visits Bearable
Hospitalizations are disruptive. When someone has to go the hospital, day-to-day routines take a back seat. Being at the hospital…
Trying to Let Go of Reminders of Past Struggles
Factor and supplies used to take over my kitchen. Boxes of syringes, Betadine swabs, dressing kits, monthly Sharps…
A Mom’s Honesty: Dreading the Return of Hemophilia Treatment
Is it starting again? Is hemophilia about to take over my world? For more than seven years, my family has…
A Precautionary Infusion Suddenly Revealed a Complication
My family was involved in a car accident. An afternoon to the movies turned into phone calls to the police,…
Reestablishing Communication With the HTC to Manage My Son’s Pain
My youngest son, Caeleb, is a sophomore in high school. Being with his marching band “people” makes him very…
Battling Complacency in Hemophilia by Remembering the Past
Every family member has a role. Parents usually assume the roles of providers and nurturers, making sure their children have…
Memories Are Vivid After Many Years With Hemophilia
I enjoy Sunday mornings. As a United Methodist pastor, I lead worship and love on my congregation. However, one…
Calendars and Notifications Keep Treatment on Track
I have carried a pocket calendar since my junior high school years. I recently came across an old calendar from…
The Art of Listening: Being Present When Someone Discloses Their Diagnosis
Sometimes, conversations lead me to reveal that my boys have hemophilia. It is usually a harmless conversation without any…