Techniques to Help Ease the Worry of Waiting...Whether you’re new to blood cancer land or you’ve been around for a while, chances are you’re going to be in some situation where you expect the worst. That is...reactions3comments
Living with Low-Grade Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma...Living with blood cancer in a “watchful waiting” mode is one thing when you are first diagnosed. It’s quite another several years down the road. You evolve as the years...reactions7comments
The Benefits of Leaving the House...Getting out of the house on most days of the week may help older adults live longer according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society...reactions6comments
TV Show or New Book...When you are feeling like a couch potato or just need a break, do you prefer watching a show or reading a book? Tell us about your favorites!...reactions12replies
Essential thrombocythemia?...Anyone out there with this have any info you can share? Thanks in advance & God bless!...reactions3replies
Financial help when on Medicare...Hi, have any of you been on Imbruvica for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and been able to find financial aid when you are on Medicare? I would appreciate comments if there...reactions5replies
My Chemo Brain...I didn’t really like this phrase to begin with. I didn’t really get it. That’s probably why. But the longer I am on treatment the more it becomes apparent. Chemo brain...reactions7comments
Crystal Harper...Crystal began as a patient advocate on the Blood-Cancer.com community, and expanded her role at Health Union to a community lead. Crystal Harper is a broadcast meteorologist for the ABC...
This is Survivorship...Hey everyone, Sierra here - wanted to flush out a bit more of my experience before this really takes off. With my field hockey teammates (far right) pre-diagnosis. Currently playing:...reactionscomments
Multiple Myeloma...I started having symptoms in March 2013, I didn't realize they were symptoms just weird things going on. I had pain in my knee in May 2013 but it wasn't...reactions3comments
Safety Tips for Traveling During Chemotherapy...Cancer patients try to maintain normalcy while receiving chemotherapy and other treatments. By using simple, plan-ahead strategies you can enjoy a vacation as an exciting getaway during your off weeks...reactions2comments
6 Things I Have Learned About Watchful Waiting...In January 2008, I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma (FL), an indolent (slow-growing) form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After all of the blood tests, the bone marrow biopsy, and the scans...reactions11comments
Writing for the Sake of Writing...I call my thoughts and blogs ‘brain vomit’. Often very little thought goes into it. Which, if you follow my twitter or read my blogs, this might be hugely apparent!...reactionscomments
When Is It Time to Downsize?...Recently, my wife and I had a yard sale. We’ve been talking for a while about how we want to downsize and get rid of clutter. We definitely got rid...reactionscomments
Understanding Hairy Cell Leukemia...Hairy cell leukemia is a rare form of blood cancer, accounting for only 2% of leukemia cases. The name, hairy cell leukemia, comes from the appearance of the cells under...reactionscomments
Determination: My Strength and My Downfall...I never really thought of myself as determined until my cancer diagnosis. I have discovered that I am, well, quite stubborn and pig-headed when I decide to do something, even...reactions3comments
Time for a New Cancer Paradigm...When I meet someone new, there often comes a question about what I do for a living and my mid-life career change. I take a deep breath before answering this...reactions8comments
Anyone having severe hives from Bendeka or Neulasta?...Chemo for 4 months now and I am having severe reaction . I keep getting Hives at diferent parts of my body.This month was bad, all around my eyes, ears...reactions5replies
Does anyone else feel superstitious about taking your power port out?...I’m five years out of a stem cell transplant for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I still have my power port. I feel like it’s an umbilical cord, “ just in case”. Anyone...reactions4replies
Hospital Exercise Offers Stress Relief...If you had a fitness routine before cancer, chances are you’re going to want to continue during treatment on days that you’re feeling up to it. As a runner and...reactionscomments
