Surprised By Cancer...I found out that I had Multiple Myeloma almost a year ago on my birthday. I was so sad and shocked by...reactionscomments
Hybrid Cancer...I have been diagnosed with Hybrid Cancer which I was never aware of. This is when you have 2 active cancer diagnosis...reactionscomments
When I Use My Cancer Card to Cope With Illness...Okay, I admit it, I’ve used my cancer card. For those not familiar with the term, it means using a cancer diagnosis...reactions22comments
What I Wish My Caregivers Knew During My Blood Cancer Recovery...I want to preface this by saying I appreciate everything my cancer caregivers did for me. Being sick was a new experience...reactions7comments
Treatment Side Effects - Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)...Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a potential complication from stem cell transplants, also known as bone marrow transplants. During a stem cell transplant...
Stem Cell Transplant...A stem cell transplant is a procedure that is coupled with high doses of chemotherapy. It may be used to treat certain...
Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Cancer...It is estimated that someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer every three minutes. Blood cancer can affect...reactionscomments
My Story: Finding Hope and Support When Everything Fell Apart...On December 24, 2024, I underwent my second bone marrow biopsy after months of searching for answers about my health. A few...reactionscomments
Blood cancer...I was finally diagnosed after 10 years of being sick & doctors treating me as if I was a hypochondriac. Then they...reactionscomments
Fatigue and More: My Side Effects From CAR T-Cell Therapy...When I read about the side effects of CAR T-cell therapy, I never thought that I would experience them all – and...reactionscomments
Hybrid Cancer...Just diagnosed 5 days ago...never heard of this: Hybrid Cancer. 2 types of cancer same time. Diagnosed with 1. Mantle Cell Lymphoma...reactions1comment
Strategies for Talking to Children About Cancer...As a newly diagnosed blood cancer patient, I was very concerned about telling my child about my illness. My first reaction was...reactions7comments
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow...Am I going to lose my hair? This is usually one of the first questions when someone finds out they will have to...reactions2comments
One in a Million...I’m one in a million. Well…not exactly “one in a million.” I have polycythemia vera (PV) which is considered a rare cancer...reactions20comments
Healthiest Sick Person...I recently had my quarterly visit to my oncologist. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking with multiple cancers, including blood cancer...reactions13comments
Evaluation of Blood Counts in Polycythemia Vera...Polycythemia vera (PV) is a rare, low-growing blood cancer in which bone marrow produces excess red blood cells. You can have it...reactions1comment
What Is Polycythemia Vera?...Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasm, or MPN. In polycythemia vera, the bone marrow produces too many...reactions20comments
Pain, Pain Go Away......Every morning, as soon as I wake up, I do a quick pain inventory. My feet? Yep, still hurt. How about my...reactions16comments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with blood cancer every day...
Deb Wesloh...Deb Wesloh lives in Texas with her husband and three boys. She is a songwriter, singer, author and Army Veteran. She is...
