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 one individual had the audacity to compare it...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingAwarenessMultiple Myeloma
AppointmentsDo you have a routine for your medical appointments, whether local or out-of-town? Do you have something you always bring with you, either for comfort or to keep yourself busy?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare Team
MDS Patient August 2023I was diagnosed with MDS and my worst symptoms are horrible skin itching and burning. I have been reading blogs about this. I would love some suggestions on creme or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentMDS
Why ? Why didn’t my Dr. Say anything about a bone marrow transplant? I’m only 71 in great shape. It’s a blood test every 3 months and wait and see what’s next....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
How do you boost your energy on a down day?I often use meditation or easy exercise in an attempt to boost my energy. I'd love to hear more suggestions....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceFatigue
How I was diagnosed with cancer….I noticed that there is a pattern and usually it’s a strange pattern of how someone finds out that they’re diagnosed with cancer. I definitely had my own strange symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Overcoming NauseaSome people have experienced nausea at one time or another. Treatment has a way of affecting us all very differently. How have you been able to settle the feeling of...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesCopingTips & AdviceSide Effects
Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance LimitationsHi, all - Over the past ten years, I have been fortunate that pharmaceutical companies have allowed me to enroll in patient assistance programs to have financial access to my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCostLeukemiaTips & Advice
Cml coping Hi im Laura I was diagnosed 8 months ago and have been on chemo every since. I am not coping very well. I do not have a very good support...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping