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
Am I being ghosted or am I over sensitive Hi. I was diagnosed with CLL in late January. Told family and some friends (some of whom I've known for 35 years)...reactions11repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsMental Health
CML I was diagnosed with CML in 2020. I don't know anyone with it. I have a wonderful oncologist who monitors my symptoms....reactions4repliesDiagnosis
AmlI didn't know I had a problem until we were on vacation and passed out in the shower. I didn't know that...reactions1replyAwareness
How 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...reactions55repliesSymptomsSide EffectsCoping
Finding Support in Unexpected PlacesSometimes, support comes from places we least expect—whether it's a casual acquaintance, an online community, or a new hobby that brings you...reactions7repliesFriends & FamilyCopingMental Health
Downplaying my own chronic issuesSince DX in 2024, I continue to swing from denial that I have cancer to OMG, I have cancer. I CAN'T (mental...reactions1replyFriends & Family
Tips for Managing Brain FogWhat are some tips for managing brain fog?...reactions12repliesSide Effects
Blood Cancer from a Patient and Family PerspectiveBlood cancer affects more than just the person diagnosed. From the patient’s side, the experience often begins with confusion, repeated tests, and...reactions4repliesAwarenessCaregiversParents and Caregivers