Who Is In Your Support System?Sometimes the support you find when diagnosed with blood cancer comes from unexpected places.Nine years ago, it was unchartered territory for me...reactions5comments
What Are You Supposed To Do When You DON'T Have a Support System?Anyone who reads articles on our site here at Blood-Cancer.com probably sees a lot of recurring themes. One is how important support...reactions3comments
The Hardest Person To Forgive Is MyselfLately, I’ve been having to work on not holding grudges. I never used to; at least, I don’t believe I did. But...reactions2comments
Memory InsecurityMy memory has always been great….well, okay, my long-term memory. I can't remember the short term, ironically. But anyway, it's definitely gotten...reactions16comments
3 Things To Do When First Diagnosed With CancerRecently a big topic of discussion on the blood cancer forums was about what pieces of advice people would give to those...reactions3comments
Embracing a New Normal by Overcoming Feelings of FailureAs cancer patients, we often have to come to grips with “the new normal.” For us, it starts soon after diagnosis. Eventually...reactions3comments
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
Flights of Compassion-Angel FlightsHave you ever heard of Angel Flights? I had heard the term and had a vague idea what they were, but never...reactions5comments
Sweats, Chills, and FatigueHave you ever felt like blood cancer takes most of your energy, and all you have is the leftovers? I have been...reactionscomments
Understanding Relapsed Refractory Multiple MyelomaRelapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a challenging form of multiple myeloma. It is very common for people with multiple myeloma to...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
Answer Polls About Relapsed Refractory Multiple MyelomaWhen living with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), navigating treatment decisions and coping with challenges are a part of the experience. We’re...reactionscomments
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
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
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
The Trauma of It All: Living With Chronic LeukemiaHaving a chronic illness is like re-living trauma daily.I heard that sentiment recently and, like a lot of things, it got me...reactions5comments
Navigating T-Cell Lymphoma: Diagnosis and SymptomsA diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma can feel sudden, confusing, and completely overwhelming. For some individuals, this health crisis appears with little warning...reactionscomments
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
Join the Conversation: T-Cell Lymphoma, DLBCL, and MoreBlood cancer can be complex and challenging to navigate, often leading to unique experiences and feelings among those affected.We invite you to...reactionscomments
Unseen Struggles: the Emotional Reality of Blood CancerPeople navigating life after a diagnosis of blood cancer, such as Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), T-cell lymphoma, and more, can face...reactions3comments
