Fingers, Toes, and NailsWhen considering the possible side effects of chemotherapy and blood cancer, one of the first concerns, especially for women and some men...reactions15comments
Cancer is Not What You ThinkBefore May 2, 2011, cancer was a giant mystery to me. I can't recall anyone in my family having cancer. My impression of...reactions30comments
My Diagnosis StoryMy family has had a lot of cancer. My Mom, Dad, both sets of grandparents, and an aunt have all had a...reactions8comments
You Are a Survivor!One of the first terms I heard when I was first diagnosed with blood cancer was about "Survivorship."It doesn't take long before...reactions31comments
How Do You Cope During Blood Cancer Setbacks?I’ve shut myself away for the last several weeks and that can be a good thing—or not.My eight-year journey with chronic myeloid...reactions15comments
Maneuvering the Potholes of Blood CancerHaving blood cancer is like driving down a road full of potholes.First of all, you have to make sure all these dips...reactions7comments
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
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...reactions1comment
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
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
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
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
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
