What were your first signs/symptoms of your blood cancer?...And how long do you think you had it before it was diagnosed? I'll admit I'm terrified and eager to hear everyones...reactions4repliesLeukemia
Family Times With Blood Cancer...It’s hard to consider thoughts of enjoying some portion of life in this new phase as a blood cancer survivor. The word...reactionscomments
FeaturedActive 7 days agoIf you wrote a book about your journey with blood cancer, what would your book title be? ...Share your title below!...reactions118repliesAwareness
How to Ward Off the Evil Eye...When I was a reporter at a daily newspaper, I often wrote stories based on press releases that various people and groups...reactions2comments
Which lifestyle change has had the most positive impact on managing your blood cancer?...1. Regular exercise and physical activity 2. Adopting a balanced and nutritious diet 3. Prioritizing stress-reducing activities like meditation or yoga Something...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Diagnosis, Treatment and More...For several years, the forums section of Blood-Cancer.com has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about...reactionscomments
Eating is Hard...Earlier this week, I started freaking out because I thought I was relapsing. I thought, “No, not now, not again please.” I...reactions1comment
Which aspect of your blood cancer treatment journey has presented the biggest challenge?...1. Managing treatment side effects and their impact on daily life? 2. Navigating the complexities of treatment options and decisions? 3. Coping...reactions13repliesTips & AdviceCopingTreatment
Healing Through Music: A Leukemia Patient's Tale...Dating back to pre-school age, my mom used to tell me she would put a stack of records (dating myself!) on the...reactions2comments
Constant Reminders That I Have Cancer...Christmas morning. I was enjoying a relaxing, festive time with my family. My phone buzzed. It was an automated reminder from the...reactionscomments
What is ONE Thing Gets You Through The Challenges Every Day?...Blood-Cancer comes with a lot of challenges. I have found that focusing on one thing helps me cope on a daily basis...reactionsrepliesCoping
Juggling Appointments As a Caregiver...Life is busy. Work of course takes up a lot of time, but so do the responsibilities at home like cooking, cleaning...reactions1comment
FeaturedChemo Prep Tips ...What are your burning questions or best practices to share about prepping for chemotherapy?...reactions25repliesCopingSide EffectsTreatment
Blood Cancer … Defusing the Impact...It is not easy to deal with a blood cancer diagnosis or the many treatments that follow. And yes, it is so...reactions7comments
Block or Cope...A diagnosis is some serious business and a lot to get through in processing. How do or have you processed it all...reactionsrepliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Remembering The Darkest Season...Looking back some 3 years ago, when my blood cancer diagnosis was brand new, I recalled the many months of chemo infusions...reactionscomments
The Power of One Good Thing...I recently enjoyed hearing about the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Her name is Rebecca Petterson, and she lives in my...reactionscomments
Nk T Cell Non Hodgkins Lymphoma unlikely patient...Hi there, are there any other NK T Cell non Hodgkins lymphoma people out there? I am the very rare patient to...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosisDepression
Birth Control Concerns...This past week, I went to my doctor for an appointment that I thought, for once, wouldn’t have much to do about...reactionscomments
Active 6 days agoHas Anyone Minimized Your Diagnosis? ...Have you ever felt like someone has minimized your cancer experience? How so? How did you respond?...reactions109repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & RelationshipsFriends & Family
