Recovery Time Is this me or is this anybody else? When you happen to get a cold or a sinus infection, does it take you longer than a person who hasn’t been...reactions12repliesAwarenessCoping
Onset of Other IssuesWhat some fail to realize is that stable numbers in cancer or a remission... well, doesn't mean that onset of other issues stay at bay. I've been complaining for about...reactions9repliesAwarenessSide EffectsCoping
ShiftingSo I get the heads up that one of my many team members of nurses in this myeloma thing is leaving my facility. Though I'm not in active treatment, I...reactions18repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTips & Advice
Financial Impact of CancerHow has having blood cancer impacted the financial situation for you and your family?...reactions7repliesCostAwarenessInsurance & Disability
The Time For ChangeHave you gotten in a bind with your doctor and team and feel that the time has come for a change? What are your go-to's in making the decision to...reactions15repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceCoping
DietI am newly diagnosed and my HCT and hemoglobin numbers are very high. I have started phlebotomies but my numbers are going down slowly. I need some help with what...reactions6replies
What is one thing you can no longer do because of blood cancer?Blood cancer impacts our lives in many ways. What's something that you can no longer do because of it?...reactions94repliesCoping
15 years with MDS I was diagnosed with MDS 15 years ago I’m not in treatment I just get injections of Neulasta every three weeks recently. I’ve had to add Procrit to boost my...reactions3replies
What "New Normal?" I believe what we often call " the new normal" after a cancer diagnosis and treatment is not about finding some kind of renewal. Nor do I think it is...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceAwareness
Anyone here have Polycythemia?I got this diagnosis yesterday and would like to hear from anyone who has also been diagnosed with this condition. I’m at a loss as to what happens next. I...reactions9replies