Tips for Managing FatigueCancer-related fatigue is a common challenge. If you've faced it, we'd like to hear your tips: -How do you manage cancer-related fatigue? -Share strategies or resources that have helped. -Any...reactions78repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceFatigue
What Are Your Best Ways to Say No During the Holidays?Saying no during the holidays can feel hard, but protecting your energy while managing treatment and fatigue is often necessary. Do you have tips or phrases that help you say...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceMental Health
Finding Meaning Through Stories and Personal GrowthMany people find comfort, inspiration, or new perspectives through stories—whether in TV shows, books, or movies. These stories can take on even more significance when revisited, helping us process our...reactionsrepliesMental Health
Navigating Disability Benefits and Health ChallengesThe process of applying for, maintaining, and potentially losing disability benefits can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Many people living with blood cancer or other chronic illnesses face difficulties...reactionsrepliesInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
Navigating 'But You Don't Look Sick?'Living with a blood cancer diagnosis often means facing the challenge of an invisible illness, where outward appearances can be deceiving. It's a situation many of us have encountered, whether...reactions59repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Dealing With An Oncologist’s Somewhat Crude Delivery Of Disturbing News?TEST RESULTS - Every two months I have my blood work, two weeks later I meet with my hematologist to discuss in person my results. Last week I was scheduled...reactions2replies
Rethinking Stress: How Cancer Changes PerspectiveHave you noticed that you handle stress differently since dealing with cancer? It might be an odd question, but do you ever reflect on situations that, in hindsight, weren’t really...reactions2repliesCopingTips & Advice
What is something you do to show self compassion as you navigate blood cancer?We go through so much as we journey through blood cancer. Quite often the worry, the treatments, the watching and waiting can take us away from being compassionate toward ourselves...reactions2repliesCopingAwarenessTips & Advice
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 through the ups and downs of living with...reactions42repliesMDSTips & AdviceCoping
Tips to Consider on Infusion Days...I think drinking a few cups of water helps get those veins ready for the IV, at least for those who don't have ports. What are your tips for infusion...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceTreatment