Let Us Cross the Bridge
A few years ago, my family and I attended an inhibitor symposium in San Francisco. While the conference was jam-packed…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
Hope in the Toughest of Circumstances
Yesterday, I went through the pictures on my iPhone. I started with the most recent, moving backward, my heart beating…
Changes in Treatment Options Result in Redefining Boundaries
There is no doubt that the new medicine Hemlibra (emicizumab) is a game changer in the treatment of…
A Leap of Faith and an Allergy Treatment Changed My Son’s Life
For many years we tried to overcome my younger son’s reaction to factor VIII. No matter which medical product we…
A Coloring Book Prompts Reflection on My Choice of a Road to Treatment
I was with my son in a store recently when a coloring book for adults caught my eye. Ordinarily, I…
The Faces of Worry: Raising Children with Hemophilia
There is never a time that I do not worry about my sons. “MacDonald the Older” is 23, but not…
Aiding Our Sons in Building Self-Esteem
In my experience, raising two children with a chronic illness includes the usual worries that parents and other primary caregivers…
The Perfect Gift for Our Hematology Hero
My wife and I were trying to find the perfect gift for one of our favorite people. We needed to…
When Will You Teach Me to Ride a Bike?
Last week, I did something I never dreamed I would do: I taught “MacDonald the Younger” how to ride a…
How Hemophilia Care Evolution Has Changed My Family Dynamics
When my son “MacDonald the Older” took over his care, I celebrated his accomplishment. “MacDonald the Younger” would not reach…