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September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. If you are on this site, you likely either have blood cancer or know someone who does. On thing is for sure: we all...

As cancer patients, we often have to come to grips with “the new normal.” For us, it starts soon after diagnosis. Eventually, and probably, the sooner the better, we have...

When I was going into the trial for CAR T-cell therapy, I knew it required a seven-day hospital stay. I told the admitting nurse that I would be out of...

As the youngest sibling, I spent a lifetime trying to keep up with the accomplishments, expectations, and approval of my older sisters. As a mom, I have found myself wanting...

A blood cancer diagnosis is a very private thing. It is truly life-changing. You are in the battle for your life. You don’t know how others will react if you...

Health literacy is a powerful tool that can improve the quality of life for people with blood cancer. Blood cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cells in...

In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we are excited to host a special giveaway for our community. This giveaway is a celebration of resilience and creativity, offering comfort and...

As we kick off Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re focusing on the theme of "Support Circle." Navigating blood cancer can be overwhelming, but having a solid support system can make...

Seven years ago, I learned that I have myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). I didn't know what this strange-sounding disease was! I had to learn how to pronounce, spell, and explain it...

The cost of blood cancer. We have gone through endless posts here talking about the emotional, physical, and social cost of cancer and all of its effects. It can wreck...

It’s a good thing I live by myself, because I sure do talk to myself a lot. Or do I talk to myself a lot because I live alone? It’s...

I do not do well with physical pain. Not that many people do, but I feel like I especially don't tolerate it well. I'm in awe of people who get...

One of the best and most well-known hiking trails in the United States is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Starting at the top of Springer Mountain in Georgia, it terminates at...

I recently had my quarterly visit to my oncologist. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking with multiple cancers, including blood cancer. I often feel like I’m playing the slots...

I recently saw a video where a woman declared that she was leaving her husband of many years. What was the problem? The husband had cancer, and according to her...

Recently a big topic of discussion on the blood cancer forums was about what pieces of advice people would give to those who are newly diagnosed. Now, I know this...

Blood-Cancer.com has a forum in which members of the community share their thoughts and ask advice from others living with blood cancer. It is a place to connect and feel...

When hit with a blood cancer diagnosis, it can feel like any sense of control over our own lives has been zapped in an instant. The future may initially seem...

I have something called OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. I was diagnosed as a child. It can be passed on genetically. I thought it didn’t bother me anymore because the way...

It was a whirlwind of activity once I entered the CAR T trial for my blood cancer. I was struggling with recurring pneumonia since the stem cell transplant. My ears...