Little Sister's Big Impact After My Leukemia Diagnosis...I had been divorced for many years when I got leukemia in 2003, but I didn’t go into it alone. My baby...reactions2comments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactions1comment
Words of Wisdom?...Journey. Battle. Fight. Warrior. War. Purpose. Survivor. Test. Beast, which is my personal favorite. The list of words used to describe our...reactions6comments
After Treatment, Figuring Out My New Healthcare Routine...After completing my chemotherapy, I was uncertain as to who I should see for routine health care. Routine healthcare includes annual checkups...reactions5comments
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?...The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with blood cancer. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress...reactions7replies
Thankful for Cancer? Not Yet...I had a friend call me about 3 months into the start of my chemotherapy treatment to catch up and see how...reactions4comments
Perhaps We Can Help Each Other...I was diagnosed with B-Cell lymphoma stage 4, on June 1st, 2015. I had IV chemo, over 40 blood transfusions, dozens of...reactions11comments
My Family History with Lymphoma...When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, I didn’t think I knew anyone that had this cancer, let alone someone in my...reactions15comments
Making a Friend in Clinic for the First Time...This month has been full of firsts for me! Feeling good on a chemotherapy, worrying about blood test results, and, making a...reactions6comments
Community Thoughts: Adjusting to Life with Blood Cancer...Once a diagnosis is shared aloud, life is never the same. So much changes in that moment. To move forward can be...reactions28comments
I Take Opioids, So I’m Obviously A Drug Dealer (Call Me)...It’s time to talk about pain. Ugh, yeah, I said it. That four-letter word that we all despise that can make everything...reactions15comments
Jim Smith...Jim is a writer and photographer in Washington State. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in September 2009. Before retiring...
A To-Do List May Help You Fall Asleep...As cancer survivors, many of us have experienced fatigue. I have also experienced insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep. A good night’s sleep...reactions1comment
Status of CBD for Cancer Patients in South Dakota...I have had many discussions about CBD legality for cancer patients in various support groups. To help help cancer patients in SD...reactions4repliesTreatment
Marcia's Story...After a terrible migraine and nausea, I went to the emergency room. After scans and blood work, I was diagnosed with polycythemia...reactions6comments
My Hair Journey Through Cancer...Navigating how to feel with the possibility of hair loss caused by blood cancer treatment can be quite traumatizing at your initial...reactions6comments
James Speidel...James was previously an advocate on Blood-Cancer.com. James was diagnosed with stage 4 chronic lymphocytic leukemia over Easter weekend of 2017 at...
Precision Medicine Research in Blood Cancer...I recently attended a fascinating discussion in precision medicine in cancer care. Precision medicine is the tailoring of treatment for the specific...reactionscomments
Quackery...Okay let me start off by saying, I’ve met many people over the past 9 or so years that have meant well;...reactionscomments
Reflecting Back on September...It happens every September. I don’t think I was really aware of it until I became involved with a charity over here...reactionscomments
