Tips to Consider on Infusion Days…
I think drinking a few cups of water helps get those veins ready for the IV, at least for those …
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CLL, Chemo Pills, and MRIs – Anyone Else?
My husband just turned 79 and has CLL. He is on chemo pills and they are controlling the CLL, but …
Favorite Foods in Summer
Eating well is not always easy during chemo, but when you can, what is your favorite dish to eat during …
Tracking Symptoms and Side Effects
It can be difficult to remember every single symptom or side effect one experiences, but it’s so important to tell …
Any Projects for the Spring?
Are there any home projects to take your mind off blood cancer that you may have in the works this …
Is there something you are grateful for in regards to your cancer diagnosis?
I sometimes sit back and ponder the wonderful things that having cancer has brought me. Like this amazing community, new …
What does the Blood-Cancer community mean to you?
Have you changed your career path post diagnosis?
I think that our diagnosis changes us in so many ways and our passions don’t fall short on that! I …
What characteristics make a good doctor?
When medical admissions committees review a potential candidate to become a physician, they consider that person’s characteristics, including; compassion, work …
Have you tried any nontraditional treatments?
For me, there’s always that push and pull of should I or shouldn’t I when it comes to traditional treatment …
How can AML patients be supported?
For acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients who have been unable to tolerate or use chemotherapy, how can they best be …
Has anyone with CLL developed brain tumors?
I had a CT scan in 2014 and everything was clear. I was diagnosed with CLL in 2015 and a …
What are your tips and tricks for passing time during infusion?
What are some of your tricks to passing time during infusion? I’ve studied and passed my certification during the process. …
Have pets helped you cope with your diagnosis?
Some research shows that therapy dogs and other animals are beneficial in coping with a cancer diagnosis. How have pets …
Breathing Thin Air?
Does anyone ever feel like they are breathing perfectly normal but the air seems super thin? …
Questions for Racheli
Have a question about what to expect from a blood cancer diagnosis? Wondering how others live their daily life with …
How do you get a good night sleep?
Morning All. I’m lying here, struggling to get back off to sleep and was just curious about others sleep patterns. …
Do you get stressed when you multi-task?
Do you find your stress level rises when you take on more than you should? Do you believe stress played a …
Has faith helped you cope with your diagnosis?
Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a major role in coping with their diagnosis. …
Is Fatigue Common with Stage 1 Follicular Lymphoma?
I am recently diagnosed and am struggling with fatigue. Not sure if it is cancer or not. …