The High Potential of Cannabis in Treatment...Let me ask you a question here, in a safe, judgment-free zone. What are your thoughts on cannabis? Cannabis can be quite the buzzy topic among blood cancer patients (pun...reactions9comments
Supportive Dogs - Both Comfort and Challenge...One fall day when I was a sophomore at Vassar College, my boyfriend Tim and my friend Pam and I went to a nearby dog pound “just to look.” I...reactions7comments
Chess Or Checkers...I’m sure many can relate and even say that blood cancer can be compared to some type of board game. Whether you’re playing Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4, you...reactions3comments
Managing Holiday Energy...Let’s face it, as much as the holidays can bring joy and fun, they can often be utterly exhausting! And for those of us living with blood cancer, those worn-out...reactionscomments
Going From Caretaken To Caregiver...Being taken care of. It’s part and parcel of living with blood cancer. Whether it's family, friends, home health aides, or even the chemo place medical staff, cancer almost always...reactions7comments
Who Is In Your Support System?...Sometimes the support you find when diagnosed with blood cancer comes from unexpected places. Nine years ago, it was unchartered territory for me when I learned I had a rare...reactions5comments
Virtual or In-Person...During COVID-19, many had to rely on the virtual experience of a doctor's visit. There were some glitches as some facilities didn't have the best tools for a smooth virtual...reactions2repliesCopingHealthcare TeamIntimacy & Relationships
Sixteen Years of Awareness Months...And another Blood Cancer Awareness Month has gone by. Another World CML Day has gone by. And for the second year in a row, I basically forgot about it. And...reactionscomments
Three Things to Have in Emergencies, Plus Advice...If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, such as the need to visit the emergency room, I’ve learned from experience that a little advanced preparation goes a long...reactions2comments
Thanksgiving Praise...So the holidays are almost here, and quite frankly you may or may not be in the mood to celebrate. Putting any negative feelings aside, can you think of 1...reactions11repliesCopingFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
Active 4 days agoDO You have trouble with people saying 'OMG, YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE CANCER"...I have been diagnosed with Leukemia since 2012. It was REALLY hard at the beginning, mental, physically, emotionally. I am still on medication for it. When i tell people ...reactions12repliesCopingDiagnosisLeukemia
Blood Cancer Is Not the Good Cancer...I am so amazed that people consider blood cancer to be the "good cancer." I will never forget one of the first times I spoke openly about my chronic lymphocytic...reactions24comments
You Only Live Once...I’ve had the opportunity to take part in some amazing experiences while and after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma a decade plus ago. It’s only been a few years now...reactions10comments
MDS Patient August 2023...I was diagnosed with MDS and my worst symptoms are horrible skin itching and burning. I have been reading blogs about this. I would love some suggestions on creme or...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentMDS
November is National Family Caregivers Month...As a mom, you are a natural caregiver. From the moment you realize a new life is on the way, to seeing the first glimpse of that new little person...reactionscomments
When Everyone Else Tells You How To Cancer...You are a cancer warrior! You are a survivor! You are a fighter! You are a one-eyed-one-horned-flying-purple-people-eater! When you have blood cancer, it seems like everyone is always telling you...reactions12comments
Cancer is Fear, But It’s Not All Bad...Well it is that time of year again. No, not the Holiday season - it’s not quite time yet! Even though I am already seeing holiday-themed commercials, I am still...reactionscomments
Frustration...First and foremost Happy Halloween! I remember coming across a quote that said "No one prepared me for surviving cancer. You know, the part that lasts the rest of your...reactions14comments
What a Pain to Get Pain Medication...The other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to finish a text to my nurse practitioner at...reactionscomments
How do you make sure you are heard by your doctor?...Living with blood cancer can be challenging, and effective communication with your healthcare team is crucial to receiving the best care possible. Whether you have questions about treatment options, managing...reactions29replies
