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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...

It was a dark and stormy night... ...inside my head at the CVS pharmacy in Granby, Mass. I needed my prescription strength fluoride toothpaste. The pharmacist wouldn’t give it to...

This giveaway has closed. Winners are being chosen and notified the week of October 7th, 2024! Thank you for participating, and good luck! In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month...

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...

For over a decade I worked while undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. I experienced a delicate balance between work commitments and health challenges while fully employed. Throughout that time...

Reflecting on my time in active treatment, it was challenging to accept that everyone's treatment journey is different. Some people have shorter treatments, while others have longer ones. I often...

As a blood cancer survivor, our immune system may be altered because of chemotherapy. I've noted that I now have more frequent upper respiratory infections and colds. The function of...