Leaping A High Mental Hurdle...A few months ago, I was talking with my nephew on the phone about his recent bicycling adventures. Riding is big in...reactions7comments
Multiple Myeloma...I'm 58 yrs old and 2 yrs ago I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and stage 4 CKD. Since then I had...reactions2comments
Essential Thrombocythemia, MPN...I was told that since I had a high platelet count, I would be perfect to be a platelet donor. I donated...reactions4comments
Surviving CML: Diagnosis, Advocacy, and Triumph over Health System Challenges...Next month will be a year since my diagnosis of CML. It was found accidentally, which was shocking since I had no...reactions3comments
Hope Through Treatment for CML...I was diagnosed with CML in 2014. I was devastated, as I had already been fighting MS. By the grace of whatever...reactions1comment
Healing Through Music: A Leukemia Patient's Tale...Dating back to pre-school age, my mom used to tell me she would put a stack of records (dating myself!) on the...reactions2comments
About Us...At Blood-Cancer.com we provide patients and caregivers with a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Blood cancer...
Choosing the Right Blood Cancer Doctor: A Patient's Guide to Empowerment...The show Doctor Who has been around since the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a time lord (different than a human...reactions1comment
Getting a Second Opinion...Receiving a blood cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. It can often present us with many questions, including if our...reactions7comments
Finding the Right Healthcare Team...Navigating a blood cancer diagnosis is challenging. But the first step after receiving a diagnosis should be finding your healthcare team. Many...reactions4comments
When a Doctor Doesn't Believe You...It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You’re at the doctor’s office and you’re explaining what’s bothering you and you’re...reactions23comments
What Qualities Do You Look for in a Physician?...The possibility of a cancer diagnosis can be most frightening. Choosing the right physician for follow-up, diagnosis and treatment is so important...reactions12comments
Types of Blood Cancer...Different types of blood cancers affect different types of blood cells. Depending on the type, blood cancers can start in the bone...
Cancer, Medication, and the Unexpected Battle with Weight Gain...When I was growing up, I remember my mom was quite obsessed with her weight. It was interesting because she probably weighed...reactions17comments
It's All In The Genes...I took a Genetics class in college many years ago. Despite this, the knowledge I walked away with was only enough to...reactions6comments
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
The Things I've Learned...Wow! It’s been five years since my dial cancer diagnoses. The first was a blood cancer called polycythemia vera (PV). Invasive ductal...reactions2comments
Fatigue Overload and Others...Most people know or learn to realize that fatigue is very much in the equation when diagnosed with blood cancer. It’s a...reactions24comments
Managing Nutrition During Blood Cancer Treatment with Feeding Tubes and IVs...Many of the treatments for blood cancer can cause nausea, vomiting, and mouth sores. Treatment may change the way foods taste, increasing...
Diet and Nutrition Through Cancer Treatment...What we eat, when we eat, how often we eat and even why we eat affects who we are, and how we...reactions19comments
