My Attempt To Pampering Myself...So, long story short, I was diagnosed with CML (chronic myeloid leukemia) in the fall of 2023. Since then, I have been on, I forget how many, chemo meds. They...reactionscomments
Active 5 days agoCML...Hello, I was diagnosed with CML in March of 2023 and put on Sprycel 100, then 80 and finally 50 which took me to deep remission by January 2024. However...reactions3replies
Active 8 days agoVENT: How are you doing? - Really....Life with blood cancer can be challenging. This is a safe space to vent about what's happening with you. How are you doing?...reactionsrepliesCoping
Living with CLL...I was just diagnosed last May. However I have been anemic for years and have had enlarged lymph nodes on my mammograms for years. (Not to mention labs out of...reactionscomments
Minimizing CLL diagnosis...I need to switch my cancer Doctor as I feel she is very dismissive regarding my symptoms. I'm always tired, insomnia, lethargic and I feel as though it falls on...reactionsreplies
The 5 Stages of a Blood Cancer Diagnosis...It has been at least 10 years since I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). As time goes on, unfortunately, my memories of life without blood cancer get hazier...reactionscomments
My Unsuccessful Fight Against MDS...I was having frequent infections, and my pulmonologist saw that my blood counts were going down, suggesting me to see a hematologist. I consulted him and after my bone marrow...reactionscomments
Valarie Traynham...Valarie Traynham is a multiple myeloma patient advocate, research advocate, and community leader. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and has since dedicated herself to raising awareness, especially...
How has blood cancer affected your self confidence?...Blood cancer can have a big impact on us emotionally. How has it affected your self confidence? Tell us below....reactions3repliesCoping
Blood Cancer: A Lesson Learned...When I was first diagnosed with blood cancer, my oncologist took the time to lay out what the anticipated treatment plan might look like. He was anticipating my receiving 6...reactions3comments
Mycosis fungoides...I was diagnosed in the late 1990s and my treatments have always been geared to combat the bad skin conditions. I once had on about 25% of my body covered...reactionscomments
Who do you tell?...I am diagnosed with Leukemia and my life is in shambles. What do I do? What treatment? What will treatment do to me? Will I be able to support my...reactions3comments
Not the way I expected...In July of 2020 I was in the emergency room with a mental health issue and because it was during the pandemic I was sitting on a gurney in the...reactionscomments
How Exercise Helped Me Get Through Leukemia Treatment...As a baby, I must have found my crib boring. I tried to climb out of it as though it was my personal jungle gym. My parents put extensions on...reactionscomments
Natural Disasters With Blood Cancer...When you have blood cancer, you will likely set up a plan of treatment with your doctor. Now, I was raised mainly in Florida, so hurricanes are a normal occurrence...reactions2comments
Understanding Bone Marrow Biopsies...A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure that is commonly used to diagnose and manage blood cancer. Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue located inside your bones. A biopsy...reactionscomments
The Complexity of Remission Remorse...The displacement one may feel when diagnosed with blood cancer, in my case, specifically, multiple myeloma, was/can be stifling. The way you experience normality and your safe space changes when...reactionscomments
Which treatment side effects have had the biggest impact on your confidence?...-Physical changes (e.g., hair loss, weight changes) -Emotional challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression) -Lifestyle impacts (e.g., fatigue, mobility issues) -Other...reactions21repliesSide EffectsSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
