Life with Lymphoma: Highlights from our 2018 Blood Cancer In America Survey...Of those who responded to our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey, 32% were impacted by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer found in the lymphatic system. The two major...reactionscomments
From Flu to AML...I found out I had AML 12 days later from my vacation to Ethiopia. On Feb 10, I went to the hospital that was close to me because I was...reactions9comments
Meeting Your SCT Donor....Have you ever met your Stem Cell Transplant Donor, or the person your stem cells were donated to? What was that experience like? Share your stories!...reactions1reply
The Fears & Worries of Life with Blood Cancer...In our 2018 Blood Cancer In America survey, people living with blood cancer shared their perspective on how the condition has impacted their life. Survey results indicated that blood cancer...reactions3comments
You Don't Drink? 10 Years Since I Stopped Drinking...10 years ago today, without knowing it, I went to the last party I would go to where I drank. Alcohol had always been there. Not in a bad way...reactions2comments
What are the symptoms of blood cancer?...What are some symptoms of blood cancer? What is a good test to find out if I have it?...reactions4replies
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo...Yolanda is founder of Spitfir Productions brand development catering small businesses. She holds many hats as an entrepreneur: Author, Fashion Editor, Production Product Developer, Stylist, and Branding Strategist. Yolanda is...
Heat, Humidity, No Deterrent for this (Crazy) Tennis Player...I have been playing a lot of pretty good outdoor tennis. It is crazy to do in the heat. It is not good for my skin. But I don’t see...reactions1comment
Anxiety: Is CLL the Culprit?...I was diagnosed with CLL two years ago after routine doctor appointment. Fortunately, I live near the James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University. I have an excellent care...reactions15comments
Wishing That Remission Meant an End of Treatment...I get weirdly jealous of those, who had often gone through horrific treatment, who get the all clear which means an end of treatment. I want that. And I know...reactions12comments
Simple Things in Life Can Make a Difference...The objects that we encounter every day can remind us that the simplest things in life can make a big difference. The cancer patient will go through different stages during...reactionscomments
Scott Christiansen...We are extremely saddened to say that on November 26, 2021, Scott Christiansen passed away. Scott was a valued member of the Blood-Cancer.com community and an incredible advocate and avid...
Punished for having cancer?...A Blood-Cancer.com community member asked:Does anyone else feel like they were punished by their employer for having cancer? Share your thoughts below!Click here for more information about workplace accommodations and...reactions1reply
Working When Chronically Ill: Navigating Workplace Accommodations...Depending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition (including mental health conditions and physical conditions, such as cancer, chronic pain, nervous system disorders, and many more) and how it...reactionscomments
How Long Do I Have?...When I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, a friend who is also a pediatric oncologist, warned me not to Google life expectancy. She cautioned whatever number I found wouldn't reflect...reactions5comments
Nice to Meet You, I’m Racheli...Hi! So nice to meet you. I’m Racheli and I am so excited to be creating content for you! I hope to share with you how to use mindfulness to...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Survivorship Care Plan?...Fortunately, the number of cancer survivors are increasing. However, cancer treatments are not without consequence and survivors must deal with the long-term effects of treatment. The Institute of Medicine (IOM)...reactionscomments
Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she was born and raised. She obtained...
When Someone Says the Wrong Thing...It seems like every cancer patient I know can tell the same story. Someone hears that the patient has cancer, and says something insensitive. Maybe it’s a friend or family...reactions3comments
