Hemophilia 24/7 – a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

February 12, 2020February 10, 2020

The Stories We Don’t Hear

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It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I encouraged my son Caeleb to take our dog, Betty, for a walk. He gathered the necessities of a 14-year-old — headphones ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 3, 2020

Talking to My Son About Chronic Pain

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I’ve been living with chronic pain for several years. When I’m asked whether I had an accident or trauma to my neck and back, my answer is no. But ... Read more

January 29, 2020January 27, 2020

Physical Therapy Snapped Us Out of Complacency

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When you are around someone day in and day out, there are things that you don’t notice. A few pounds lost, a change in mood, or even a change ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 20, 2020

How Do You Know When a Child’s Pain Is Real?

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Parenting is not easy. And when you have a child with a rare bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, it is exponentially more difficult. Not only are you dealing with ... Read more

January 15, 2020January 13, 2020

Remembering the Diagnosis

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I received an email from a friend I hadn’t heard from in some time. She told me that her nephew and his wife just had a baby and he ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 6, 2020

It’s Time to Let Go of the Items That Haunt Me

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I have begun the year on a high note: I can park both cars in my garage. My family pitched in to help with a clear out. We tossed ... Read more

December 18, 2019December 16, 2019

Looking Ahead to the New Year

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As I look back on where I was at this time last year, I can honestly say that 2019 has been a fantastic year. My health has improved tremendously. ... Read more

December 11, 2019December 9, 2019

Remembering the Power of a Small Gesture This Christmas

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The holiday season brings happiness and joy to many. Homes are adorned with lights and decorations, and people wear clothing in festive colors. The excitement is contagious. However, many ... Read more

December 4, 2019December 2, 2019

How to Be Prepared This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is in full swing, and with fewer shopping days, it will be upon us more quickly than usual. While we are concerned with presents, shopping, parties, ... Read more

November 27, 2019November 25, 2019

Giving Thanks for the Blessings in My Life

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A “6 Years Ago Today” moment popped up in my Facebook feed recently. The notification took me back to another Thanksgiving when my son, Caeleb, was 7, and we ... Read more