18 Years of CancerWhat a month not long ago. My magical baby girl turned 3. I had my 18th cancerversary. And well, eighteen years; not...reactionscomments
Things Aren't Enjoyable When We Can't Enjoy ThingsI was at an appointment with my oncologist. We were comparing symptoms and side effects like rashes, nausea, fatigue, activity level, and...reactions6comments
Now Closed: Blood-Cancer.com GiveawayThe Blood-Cancer.com Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest!We're excited to announce a special giveaway for our community! We understand...reactions2comments
ScareditudeI sit here on a Saturday morning, as of my writing this, awaiting the results of my three-month blood labs. I do...reactions8comments
Remembering to ConnectI had my 6-month checkup with my oncologist. I’m fortunate that I can say I am years out from my initial Follicular...reactions11comments
There Is No ComparisonWith a long career in physical therapy, I have often listened to people expressing their pain levels and the concerns that arise...reactionscomments
My Attempt To Pampering MyselfSo, long story short, I was diagnosed with CML (chronic myeloid leukemia) in the fall of 2023. Since then, I have been...reactions4comments
The 5 Stages of a Blood Cancer DiagnosisIt has been at least 10 years since I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). As time goes on, unfortunately, my...reactions2comments
Overcoming Mental Hurdles of AnemiaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Josh Samudre and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Unpredictability reigns supreme in my...reactionscomments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency AnemiaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Since I was a child...reactionscomments
Iron Infusion Life HackEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Lately, I have been struggling...reactionscomments
What to Expect: Iron InfusionsEditor’s Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Alvarez and originally appeared on our partner site InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Iron deficiency anemia is something...reactionscomments
Blood Cancer: A Lesson LearnedWhen I was first diagnosed with blood cancer, my oncologist took the time to lay out what the anticipated treatment plan might...reactions3comments
Mycosis fungoidesI was diagnosed in the late 1990s and my treatments have always been geared to combat the bad skin conditions. I once...reactionscomments
How Exercise Helped Me Get Through Leukemia TreatmentAs a baby, I must have found my crib boring. I tried to climb out of it as though it was my...reactionscomments
Natural Disasters With Blood CancerWhen you have blood cancer, you will likely set up a plan of treatment with your doctor. Now, I was raised mainly...reactions2comments
The Complexity of Remission RemorseThe displacement one may feel when diagnosed with blood cancer, in my case, specifically, multiple myeloma, was/can be stifling. The way you...reactionscomments
CAR-T Torch BearerI just recently passed my labs and CT scan six and a half years after entering into a clinical trial for an...reactionscomments
Regaining Patient Confidence When Battling CancerCancer patient confidence can be a fickle thing. Like the Chairman, Frank Sinatra, sang in “That’s Life,” you might be “riding high...reactions6comments
Let's Celebrate!My daughter was a volleyball player. Throughout her teen years, we traveled with her teams to watch them compete. One of the...reactionscomments
