Stress and Blood CancerDo you find you have dealt with stress with cancer differently? I know odd question, but do you reflect on some situations that at the end of the day were/are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments60 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Handling Anxiety and CancerThere are no easy fixes when it comes to how to feel with blood cancer. What have been some of your coping mechanisms? I personally don't dread in it too...Reactions 0 reactions Comments36 repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
New HorizonsAs the year ends and the new begins ... What do you wish for in 2024? I have a few things I hope to accomplish They all involve writing Hopefully...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Thanksgiving PraiseSo the holidays are almost here, and quite frankly you may or may not be in the mood to celebrate. Putting any negative feelings aside, can you think of 1...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
Supportive PetsDo you have a pet-hero who has helped you cope with your blood-cancer? How have they helped you? Share their story and upload their picture....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Coping Strategies and Lifestyle Changes: Sharing Experiences and SupportThis space serves as a supportive community where we can come together to share our experiences, insights, and challenges related to blood cancer. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Virtual or In-PersonDuring COVID-19, many had to rely on the virtual experience of a doctor's visit. There were some glitches as some facilities didn't have the best tools for a smooth virtual...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingHealthcare TeamIntimacy & Relationships
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesAwarenessCopingMultiple Myeloma
DO You have trouble with people saying 'OMG, YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE CANCER"I have been diagnosed with Leukemia since 2012. It was REALLY hard at the beginning, mental, physically, emotionally. I am still on medication for it. When i tell people ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingDiagnosisLeukemia
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesCopingTips & AdviceSide Effects