Essential Thrombocythemia and JAK2 MutationEssential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare disease. People who have it, though, on average, tend to have a normal life expectancy. People...reactions3comments
Easy and Comforting Chemo-Friendly Chicken Stew RecipeChemotherapy can wreak havoc on the appetite as a side effect. The best recipes for me are the ones that are versatile...reactions12comments
Why People Play Down Blood Cancer and How To Deal With ItThere’s been a lot of talk lately about having our cancer diagnosis minimized, and I have to say that I have experienced...reactions22comments
Prepping For Side EffectsOne of the biggest hurdles I've had to face when told I had multiple myeloma was strong consideration of the side effects...reactions30comments
The Role of a Caregiver in Multiple MyelomaAs an RN, I knew the relevance of a caregiver. Merriam-Webster defines a caregiver as "a person who provides direct care." I...reactionscomments
Traveling During Chemotherapy: 11 Tips for a Safe TripCancer patients try to maintain normalcy while receiving chemotherapy and other treatments. By using simple, plan-ahead strategies, you can enjoy a vacation...reactions2comments
Fatigue Is More Than Just Being TiredFor me, fatigue is not just feeling tired. I have essential thrombocythemia, a variety of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN). My bone marrow produces...reactionscomments
Living With Spleen Pain and Splenomegaly in CMLWhen I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011, I had to learn quickly about its lesser-known symptoms. There were a few symptoms...reactions7comments
Polycythemia Vera and Turning 60: Celebrating a Milestone I Feared I Would MissMy heart feels like it’s going to beat out of my chest, as sweat drips into my eyes. My breath is laboring...reactions33comments
Why We Zone Out: Coping With Dissociation After CancerGoogle defines dissociation as, “the disconnection or separation of something from something else or the state of being disconnected.” It’s no wonder...reactions16comments
Navigating the Twists and Turns of My Lymphoma DiagnosisDiagnosing cancer can be a long and unforgiving journey, and for me, it was lengthier than most. I had a three-month adventure...reactions19comments
Snip Snip, Bye-Bye HairBye-bye hair. Well, this is the written word so you don’t necessarily know what I look like. Until 5 days ago, I had really...reactions7comments
The Fog of CancerPicture this. Your friend was captured by aliens. They experimented on her, crossing her DNA with the DNA of one of their...reactions1comment
Suggested Gifts for a Cancer SurvivorGift-giving can be hectic and stressful for many of us and may be more stressful if the intended recipient is a cancer...reactions7comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of blood-cancer.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Sleep Better, Feel Better!Don't you hate it when you don't sleep well? The next day, I often feel cranky, have trouble concentrating, and my get-up-and-go...reactions23comments
Travel AnxietyI didn’t realise I could get anxious, or that travel anxiety would become a part of my life. But it did. And...reactionscomments
What Is Essential Thrombocythemia?Essential thrombocythemia is a rare blood condition that affects platelets. Platelets are blood cells that control bleeding. Essential thrombocythemia is a type...reactions1comment
Maneuvering the Emotions of Multiple MyelomaMost people are familiar with the grieving process. It wasn’t until I outlined this article that I could clearly see I have...reactions8comments
My CLL DiagnosisI was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2015. My cancer was discovered at the same time that I was diagnosed...reactions16comments
