What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with blood cancer. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them during...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Positive Experiences as a CaregiverA survey completed by the National Opinion Research Center in 2014 found that 83 percent of family caregivers reported caregiving as a positive experience. With all of the challenges that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Essential thrombocythemia?Anyone out there with this have any info you can share? Thanks in advance & God bless!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone had bowel problems after stem cell transplant?I post stem cell transplant but I still have lots of semi formed bowel movements. My dr says keep.taking immodium. Anyone have this post stem cell transplant? I am 80...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Does anyone know what form of NHL Paul Allen died from recently?Does anyone know what form of NHL Paul Allen died from recently? He was the co-founder of Microsoft....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How have you managed treatment side effects?What steps do you take when you notice a new side effect and what has helped with any specific ones you may have experienced?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Does anyone else feel superstitious about taking your power port out?I’m five years out of a stem cell transplant for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I still have my power port. I feel like it’s an umbilical cord, “ just in case”. Anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Upcoming SCT: What should I expect?I am currently trying to gain my strength so I can have my stem cell transplant. I am scared about the transplant and would like anyone to tell me their...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Vacation after stem cell transplant: Worries with the beach?Obviously suncare, but any worries about the ocean water or sand?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies