Looking for Someone to Blame...I was diagnosed with H-pylori in Mar 2015. I was put in an antibiotic regime tha killed the virus. In 2016 I...reactions2comments
Travel Anxiety...I didn’t realise I could get anxious, or that travel anxiety would become a part of my life. But it did. And...reactionscomments
Shocked...I never thought cancer would happen to me. I thought that since I was very healthy that my chances were pretty slim...reactions2comments
The Beginning of My Acute Myeloid Life...I was your everyday high school student before being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2003. Going into my junior year at...reactionscomments
Diagnosed Too Late...My significant other of many years had been suffering from eczema for several years. He was a survivor of kidney cancer and...reactions2comments
Racheli Alkobey...Racheli is an inspiring cancer survivor looking to spread awareness on how to fight adversity with positivity and advocating for young adults...
After Diagnosis, Choosing a Treatment Center...When I learned I had leukemia, my first thought was to be treated close to home at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield...reactions3comments
Regaining Strength: Exercise and Multiple Myeloma...Prior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I commuted to work by bike every day. It was a ten-mile ride each way...reactions7comments
Graft vs Host Disease...I had a bone marrow transplant in September 2015. Now I have graft vs host and a lot of medicine and blood...reactions6replies
When Going to the Hospital, Consider Bringing a Lamp...If you were going to be in a room for a good period of time, you would want something more welcoming than...reactionscomments
A Dark Companion...I have a companion whose been with me for the last eighteen years. She’s been with me through many good and bad...reactions12comments
Hello My Name Is Survivor...Several years ago, I attended a "Blood Cancer Day" co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Pennsylvania. Survivorship...reactions6comments
How to Tell a Loved One That You Have Cancer...Having a cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and fearful experience. I remember not wanting to talk about it to anyone. My...reactionscomments
The Words We Use...Every year, National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June. I’ve been celebrating it for 10 years now...reactions1comment
CRD vs KRD: What should I expect?...Hi. Newly diagnosed and will start chemo tomorrow. First three weeks will be CRD until they can get the K. Aside from...reactions2replies
Terrilyn McCormick...Terrilyn was previously an advocate on Blood-Cancer.com. Terrilyn McCormick was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2015. It all started on Labor Day...
Psychosocial Considerations for Children with Cancer...A diagnosis of cancer carries a psychosocial and physical impact for anyone, and for the youngest patients, there are added considerations. Because...reactionscomments
Sierra Asplundh...Sierra was previously an advocate for Blood-Cancer.com. Sierra was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in September 2009 in Richmond, Va. At the time...
Smoldering Myeloma...Hello, Was diagnosed in 2013 with MGUS which has progressed to smoldering myeloma (IgG Lambda). Am a healthcare professional and never thought...reactions6comments
Vincent "Vinnie Cent" Goodwin...Vincent was previously an advocate on Blood-Cancer.com. Hey! I was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia in 2003 at the age of 15...
