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...reactions3repliesSide EffectsCopingSymptoms
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
FeaturedActive 5 days agoCAR T-Cell Therapy Experiences...Welcome to our forum dedicated to sharing experiences with CAR-T cell therapy. Whether you've undergone treatment or supported a loved one through the process, your story is valuable. By sharing...reactions6replies
Coping When Myeloma Keeps Letting You Know It’s There...As every patient can tell you, coping with a cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. In fact, for me, trying to cope with cancer to get my head around my initial blood...reactions5comments
Treating Blood Cancer: Don't Go on a Snipe Hunt!...When I was fourteen, I attended a weekend church retreat with other girls my age. Some of the older kids encouraged us to go on a snipe hunt. They left...reactions2comments
What coping strategies have been most effective for you in managing life with blood cancer?...Questions to help get the conversation started: "How do you maintain a positive outlook during challenging moments in your blood cancer journey?" "Have you found any specific activities or hobbies...reactions15repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Intimacy And Blood Cancer...Hearing the words “you have blood cancer” sent chills up and down my spine. Soon after that, the same cold chill impacted every facet of my future life, including any...reactionscomments
