Colostrum...I found some health products that I like. They are made with bovine colostrum, which appears to be a good thing. However, it does contain some iron. Is that something...reactions2replies
Parenting with Blood Cancer...How has your blood cancer diagnosis impacted you as a parent, grandparent, or child caretaker? We invite you to share your experiences, including the challenges you've faced, the adjustments you've...reactions6repliesParents and CaregiversTips & Advice
Combatting Outside Opinions...How do you deal with unsolicited opinions when it comes to your health, and not through noted resources (doctors)? Does it hinder your opinion to overshare how you're really doing?...reactions1replyCopingFriends & Family
Dealing With Being Minimized...It’s funny, well. It’s not really. I seem to often start writing with that phrase when the reality is anything but. Feeling minimized. It’s something that I have too frequently...reactions1comment
It’s Time To Bloom...My story begins in late November of 2016. I had a bladder infection that became antibiotic-resistant and traveled to my kidneys. My amazing OBGYN, who has since retired, found some...reactions9comments
The Financial Strain of Blood Cancer...In the world of battling blood cancer, money matters can quickly become a big deal. It's a lot to handle, from figuring out insurance to finding help with bills. This...reactionscomments
Treatment Side Effects ...What have been some interesting side effects you' ve experienced with blood cancer during active treatment? I would say my callouts would be the hand and leg spasms and neuropathy...reactions3repliesCopingSide EffectsSymptoms
Denying The Reality of Blood-Cancer...A built-in and unconscious defense mechanism by which we refuse to recognize cold hard facts or experiences in our lives is called Denial. For better or worse, that built-in...reactionscomments
Pieces of Care Planning...When being told you have blood cancer, there is often a lot of missing information. Sometimes, the links become connected in time, but it can be hard to figure out what...reactionscomments
Cancer or Not, Dare to Lead...I tell the ladies at my church that I am a bad Sunday School teacher. I replaced our teacher Julia, volunteering after she died from COVID in 2021. Who am...reactionscomments
I'm Serious. Blood Cancer Is Serious...For many years, I’ve been a follower of all things British. My favorite author was British. Some of my favorite movies and TV shows are British, and I visited Great...reactions3comments
Has anyone else on this forum been diagnosed with t cell lymphoma duodenum meitl? ...I was diagnosed with t cell lymphoma duodenum meitl cancer in 2020. Since then I've been to numerous doctors who told me that it's so rare and aggressive they honestly...reactionsreplies
Financial Support Discussion...What areas of financial support or assistance do you wish were more readily available for individuals living with blood cancer?...reactions16repliesTips & Advice
Is Polycythemia Vera considered a blood cancer? ...Polycythemia Vera, 22 years ago when i was diagnosed, was not considered cancer. Is it now?...reactions1replyMedical MarijuanaFatigueTreatment
Cancer: Its Far-Reaching Consequences...Cancer has far-reaching and widespread consequences, he said as if people didn’t know this already. I know, I know, people hear cancer, and they automatically assume it is responsible for...reactions1comment
Trading survival now for problems later...Has your treatment for blood cancer caused other health problems or made them worse?...reactionsreplies
The Impact of Core Wounds on Mental Health Management...We all seem to have a unique set of experiences that trigger stress within our bodies. I’ve always noticed that certain people seem to trigger me more than others, and...reactionscomments
From Fearful to Ferocious...I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2011. I can honestly say that at that time, the fear of this disease rendered me speechless. My family doctor gave me...reactions2comments
Quality Of Life?...I have been a leukemia patient since 2011. I had lost quite a bit of weight, and stomach issues only made it worse. Dehydration and a trip to the urgent...reactionscomments
