Chemo, Treatments and Side Effects: The Stuff they FORGOT to Tell You!All of us with blood cancer don't necessarily go through chemotherapy. But most of us go through some form of treatment... We are familiar with the "usual" side effects, but...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Coping with NeuropathyA few years now in remission, but I still suffer from faint neuropathy in my left thumb. Luckily, it's not every day but still a reminder of the battle wounds...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesCopingSide EffectsSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessSide EffectsCoping
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 first diagnosed?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingSymptomsSide Effects
Tips for Managing Brain FogWhat are some tips for managing brain fog?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide Effects
Chemical Induced Menopause For the women, did anyone experience chemical-induced early menopause from chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant? How are you handling this side effect? I know this side effect is heavily...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide Effects
What blood cancer symptom/side effect would you say is the worst?Bone pain, fatigue, neuropathy, brain fog, other? Share with us and tell us what helps you manage them....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesSide Effects
Loss of Smell and TasteDid anyone experience loss of smell and taste from their blood cancer treatment? A community member shared this on Facebook: What about smell and taste? I’m approaching three years of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
FeaturedHas anyone had any cognitive or speech issues after chemotherapy?I was diagnosed with NHL in 2016, at the age of 45. Although the type of NHL was not unusual (DLBCL), the way it manifested as cholangiocarcinoma and in the...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesLymphomaSide Effects
VeinsWhat and where have been the best source for the best vein when it comes to your lab work? My left arm was the top banger, but literally, when I...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCopingSide EffectsTips & Advice