Active todayHow do you describe your pain? How do you describe your pain? What do you do to manage it? Is it better or worse than when you were...reactions45repliesSymptomsSide EffectsCoping
Dealing with ComparisonsHow and have you dealt with anyone comparing your blood cancer with something else...perhaps less life-threatening? I recall explaining multiple myeloma, but...reactions17repliesCopingAwarenessMultiple Myeloma
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In what way has your blood cancer diagnosis changed you the most?I have changed in that I make stronger attempts at taking care of myself physically, mentally and spiritually. I still am not...reactions45repliesAwarenessCopingTravel
"I feel like no one understands how I feel."Do you feel that your friends and family understand what you are going through?...reactions29repliesCopingFriends & Family
FeaturedConnect, Support, and Share Experiences with fellow MDS WarriorsLiving with Myelodysplastic Syndromes can be challenging, but you're not alone on this journey. We're here to listen and support each other...reactions42repliesTips & AdviceCopingMDS
How has blood cancer affected your self confidence?Blood cancer can have a big impact on us emotionally. How has it affected your self confidence? Tell us below....reactions3repliesCoping
Supportive PetsDo you have a pet-hero who has helped you cope with your blood-cancer? How have they helped you? Share their story and...reactions16repliesFriends & FamilyCoping
DO You have trouble with people saying 'OMG, YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE CANCER"I have been diagnosed with Leukemia since 2012. It was REALLY hard at the beginning, mental, physically, emotionally. I am still on...reactions13repliesCopingDiagnosisLeukemia