Sleep is critical to health. Are you getting enough?

by Lisa Machado | Dec 10, 2025 | Lifestyle, Managing CML

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects experienced by people living with CML, and one that plays a significant role in the ability to maintain a good quality of life. And although fatigue can be attributed to many factors, such as nutrition and levels of...

Eating for life: How much protein does it take to stay healthy?

by Lisa Machado | Dec 9, 2025 | Lifestyle, Managing CML, Nutrition

According to BC Cancer, protein helps build and maintain muscle mass, reinforces the immune system’s ability to fight infection and improves recovery. Without sufficient levels of protein, you might experience things like brittle nails and hair, muscle weakness or...

Let’s talk about sex: Fact or fiction?

by Lisa Machado | Jul 18, 2025 | Lifestyle, What the Experts Say

Should I wait until I am in remission before I have sex?Sometimes, in the first month or two of taking your new CML drug, your infection fighting cells (neutrophils) can drop before they improve. During this time, you are at risk of getting an infection if there is...